| GATEWAY
AND EOC INFORMATION
What is a Gateway
Exam?
On October 29, 1998 in compliance with Tennessee law, the
State Board of Education designated ten high school courses
for the development of end-of-course examinations. Three of
these courses, Algebra I, Biology I and English II were designated
as diploma requirements and became known as Gateway Tests.
The tests serve two purposes. One as an End-of-Course test
for the student when they are enrolled in the class, and two
as a diploma requirement. These tests are now diploma requirements
for all students.
What is an End-of-Course (EOC) test?
The End-of-Course Assessment Program consists of the remaining
seven courses designated for testing by the State Board. These
courses include Math Foundations II, English I, Physical Science,
Algebra II, Geometry, Chemistry and U.S. History.
What tests are being administered
in the 2007-08 school year?
Algebra I, Biology I, and English II Gateway exams are fully
implemented. The EOC tests are Math Foundations II, English
I, and Physical Science and U.S. History. Geometry, Algebra
II and Chemistry will be field tested this year. For more
information on the implementation of the tests, please go
to the State Department
of Education web site testing events schedule.
Do the Gateway/End-of-Course tests
count as part of the course grade?
Yes, all students enrolled in these courses, regardless of
grade classification, will take these tests and the scores
will count as 20% of their course grade. For more information
on this please see the Tipton
County Board Gateway/End-of-Course Testing Policy .
What if a student is absent on the
testing date?
As stated in the question above, all students must take the
test. The testing dates are established by the State Board
of Education. Students should be aware of the dates far enough
in advance to plan around them. There will be a make-up date
the following day. For more information on this please see
the Tipton County Board Gateway/End-of-Course Testing Policy
.
For further information on the Gateway/End-of-Course Tests,
please visit the sites listed below or speak with a school
counselor.
Questions
& Answers: Gateway/EOC/HSSMT
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