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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.
Tennessee
Department of Education Assessment
TN Curriculum Standards
for Content Areas of State Assessment
High School End-of-Course Test Policy
- State Department of Education
General Test Taking Strategies
Internet 4
Classrooms for websites to address objectives
Gateway Biology I Item Sampler
Gateway Algebra I Item Sampler
Gateway
Language Item Sampler
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Updated for 2007-2008 school year
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