STAAR-EOC EXAMS State Assessments for Graduation from TTU High School CONTACT INFORMATION Pam Butler, TTUISD District Testing Coordinator Phone: 806-834-0999 Fax: 806-742-7288 Attention: Pam Butler Email: pam.butler@ttu.edu STAAR/END-OF-COURSE EXAMS STAAR EOC exams are required following completion (some exceptions may apply): • English I • English II • Algebra I • Biology • U.S. History STUDENTS IN TEXAS Students in Texas should pre-register online for EOC exams. Student should be enrolled in, or have completed, the “B” semester of the course for which the EOC will be taken. 2014 EOC Testing Calendar: (subject to change) EOC Exam Spring 2014 Summer 2014 English I English II Fall 2014 March 31 July 7 December 2 online registration: January 13 – February 14 online registration: May 27 – June 5 online registration: September 22-October 10 April 1 July 8 December 3 online registration: January 13 – February 14 online registration: May 27 – June 5 online registration: September 22-October 10 Algebra I, Biology, U.S. History May 5-9 July 7 – 11 December 1-5 (date is assigned by each district within the given window) online registration: January 13 –March 28 online registration: May 27 – June 5 online registration: September 22-October 10 Registration website: http://www.TexasAssessment.com/STAAR-EOC-OOD When completing the online registration form, you will need the following: • Student Information: o First Name o Middle Initial (not required) o Last Name o Date of Birth o Sex (Male, Female) o Grade Level o PEIMS-ID number: student’s social security number • Correspondence Program: select Texas Tech University High School Diploma Program Drane Hall | University Ave. & 15th St. | Box 42191 | Lubbock, Texas 79409-2191 | P 806.742.7101 | F 806.742.7222 | www.ttuisd.ttu.edu An EEO/Affirmative Action Institution • • • Testing Location: select a site from the drop-down menu; if there is no testing location listed for the district in which you live, contact the TTUISD STAAR Testing Coordinator at (806) 834-0999 for assistance. Test Selection: Check the EOC(s) for which you are registering; dates and times will be displayed Register: type the text and click Register button After completing the online registration form, print the Confirmation page and notify the TTUISD coordinator of your registration: pam.butler@ttu.edu or 806-834-0999 STUDENTS OUTSIDE OF TEXAS Contact the TTUISD testing coordinator at 806-834-0999 to receive more information about the process and fees for taking these assessments outside of Texas. You will need to locate an approved proctor, and send paperwork and fees to TTUISD at least six weeks prior to the testing date. You will be required to show a state-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license at your testing location. PHOTO ID REQUIRED ALL students must present a valid photo ID, such as driver’s license or school photo ID when reporting for EOC testing. Full-time TTUISD students may request a TTUISD Student ID at www.ttuisd.ttu.edu; enter “student ID form” in the search box’ STAAR/EOC PREPARATION RESOURCES • • • • Released EOC Exams: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/testquestions o The 2013 released EOC exams are listed under “TEST FORMS” English I & II Resources: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/writing/ o The “Blueprint” will outline the categories and number of questions per category English I Composition will be Expository – review the expository writing rubric and scoring guides English II Composition will be Persuasive – review the persuasive writing rubric and scoring guides STAAR RESOURCES: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ View the resources available under “STAAR Specific Resources”: • Assessed Curriculum • Blueprints • Mathematics – calculator policy, etc. o Algebra I EOC will have a formula chart under “Algebra I Reference Materials”, which will be provided with the exam • Reading (Grades 3-8) • Released Test Questions • Science • Social Studies • Writing and English I, II o Dictionary Policy, Rubrics, Scoring Guides, etc. English I, English II: Each EOC has a five-hour time limit Drane Hall | University Ave. & 15th St. | Box 42191 | Lubbock, Texas 79409-2191 | P 806.742.7101 | F 806.742.7222 | www.ttuisd.ttu.edu An EEO/Affirmative Action Institution Algebra I, Biology, U.S. History: Each EOC exam has a four-hour time limit Drane Hall | University Ave. & 15th St. | Box 42191 | Lubbock, Texas 79409-2191 | P 806.742.7101 | F 806.742.7222 | www.ttuisd.ttu.edu An EEO/Affirmative Action Institution