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End-of-Course Assessment for Algebra 1 Students

What do I need to know?

The state of Florida has instituted an End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment for Biology students designed to measure student achievement of the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. The assessment is scheduled to take place April 23-May 11, 2012, with the exact date to be determined by your district.

The assessment will be delivered via a computer-based testing platform at your assigned testing location. Please note that accommodations will be provided for students with documented IEP or 504 plans on file with their school district.

If your child is a public, charter, private, or home school student, please click here PDF to download and print a letter detailing the assessment.

If your child is a FLVS Full-Time student (either Public or VIP), please click here PDF to download and print a letter detailing the assessment.

Click here PDF to download and print a one-page flyer on the Biology 1 End-of-Course Assessment.

Review Sessions:

Prep for the assessment by studying key concepts! Review sessions will be held at 8 p.m. EST on the following dates:

  • April 3: Foundations of Biology and Life's Origin - View Recording
  • April 5: Foundations of Biology and Life's Origin - View Recording
  • April 10: Cell Reproduction, Earth's Diversity, and Scientific Connections - View Recording
  • April 12: Cell Reproduction, Earth's Diversity, and Scientific Connections - View Recording
  • April 17: Classification and Diversity, Humans Systems, and Test Taking Tips - View Recording
  • April 19: Classification and Diversity, Humans Systems, and Test Taking Tips - View Recording

Click here to join a review session.

 

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How can I prepare?

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REQUIRED: Download the electronic Practice Assessment Tool (ePAT). All students are required to take the 12-item practice test before taking the EOC Assessment. This practice test will help you gain familiarity with the types of questions and test functionality.

ePAT Practice Test Sessions:

  • If you are a public, charter, private, or home school student or a FLVS Full-Time VIP student, click here to listen to a recorded script reading.
  • If you are a FLVS Full-Time Public student, click here to listen to a recorded script reading.

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FLVS has created a practice test that represents the actual End-of-Course Assessment to help you study. Check your answers here

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Ask your district for a username and password for the FCAT Explorer/Focus for benchmark-level assessments.

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Visit the Florida Department of Education's website FAQ's page.

Still have questions?
Please contact Assessment & Accountability at testing@flvs.net with any questions or concerns regarding the assessment.