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Early Assessment Program (EAP)

Early Assessment Program (EAP). Tiamo De Vettori, EAP Coordinator, California State University San Marcos. The EAP Overview. Reason :

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Early Assessment Program (EAP)

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  1. Early Assessment Program (EAP) Tiamo De Vettori, EAP Coordinator,California State University San Marcos

  2. The EAP Overview • Reason: Based on CA Standards Tests & CSU placement exam scores, 60% of high school studentsadmitted into the CSU are notpreparedfor college level math or English. All of these students participated in their school’s college prep curriculum and collectively averaged a “B” high school G.P.A. • Figures: Over 25,000 CSU freshmen are at a remedial level of education in English, math, or both. • Goals: California high school graduates will enter the CSU fully prepared for college level English and math.

  3. Increase of Students Participating in EAP From Spring ’07-Spring ‘08 Increase in English: 30,181 or 9% Increase in Math: 4,581 or 3% Total Increase: 34,762 or 12% EAP StudentParticipation Over 356,000 students participated in Spring 2008

  4. Number of 1st Time Freshmen Entering CSU needing remediation in English and math 22,766 18,320 Math Remediation English Remediation

  5. Percentage of 1st Time Freshmen Entering CSU needing remediation in English and math (Fall 2008) 67 57 53 48 46 45 37 33 English Remediation Math Remediation

  6. What is the EAP portion of the CST? • 15 additional multiple choice questions in English and math at the end of the CST (test questions also pulled from CST for EAP scoring: 60% of test). • Students will also complete a 45 minute essay in a separate booklet at a separate time (March). • On the test answer sheet, students should fill out the request (authorization bubble) to have their results released to the CSU.

  7. How does the EAP work? • 11th grade high school students take the free EAP portion of the California Standards Test (CST) in English and math.

  8. EPT/ELM Failure to Meet EPT (English Placement Test)/ELM (Entry Level Math exam) Requirements Costs Time & Money • Students cannot enroll in for-credit CSU college English and/or math classes until they meet the requirements. • They must spend time taking remedial classes during their freshman year or prior-to until they meet the requirement. • They have to pay for remedial classes which do not count toward their Baccalaureate. • They will graduate later because they get no degree credit for remedial classes. • 1 year limit: If students do not pass the remedial classes by the end of their first year, they may have to leave the university.

  9. Why should students participate in the EAP? • Earn an exemption from the CSU required English and/or math placement exams (EPT & ELM) • Identify additional preparation needed for college level courses. • Adjust senior-year coursework or take online course(s) to prepare for college • Avoid investing time & money in college remediation courses that do not count toward a baccalaureate. • Get off to a great start their Freshman year in college.

  10. What happens after students take the EAP? • Selected items from the CST & the EAP (including essay) are scored to determine students’ readiness for college English and/or math. • Results of EAP testing are included in the students’ STAR score reports that are sent home. • EAP results also available online at: www.calstate.edu/eap/results • Students can learn about designations and create their own CSU readiness personalized roadmap.

  11. STAR Report

  12. EAP Timeline March:Students sit for the EAP English essay. The essay may be administered on multiple days at any school site. April: Students take the CST + EAP. Summer: ETS scores the exams. August: ETS delivers EAP results to district offices. • EAP district roster, with students grouped by school • 2 copies of STAR student reports • STAR student CD-ROM • Transcript labels do NOT include EAP results Then:Districts mail STAR student reports to students’ homes. One copy stays in students’ files at school. Released results are matched to applications in CSUMentor and available for online look-up.

  13. EAP Designations • Ready for CSU college level English and/or math courses (Exempt) • Not yet demonstrating readiness for CSU college level English and/or math courses (Not Exempt) • Ready for CSU college level math courses- conditional (Conditionally Exempt)

  14. “Exempt” Status • The student iscollege ready. • The student does notneed to take the CSU placement exam in math and/or English.

  15. “Non-Exempt” Status • The student is notcollege ready • Once admitted into CSU, students must take placement tests (EPT/ELM) to determine if they will enter regular or remedial coursework in college. • Exemptions may be gained through other means such as AP, SAT, ACT, IB, etc. (covered later)

  16. “Ready Conditional” Status (Math Only) • Students are college ready with continued support. Taking a 12th grade math course strongly recommended. • Students are encouraged to do further work to maintain their skills in math and exemption from further testing (AKA: Senior Year Experience) • High schools must verify that students have successfully completed the additional work (transcripts).

  17. Approved Senior Year Experience Courses • Option A: Earn a “C” or better in an approved year-long high school course during their senior year, such as: - Algebra 2 - Mathematical Analysis/Trigonometry - Pre-Calculus - AP Calculus - AP Physics - Honors Physics Any year long math or science high school course that has Algebra 2 as a prerequisite

  18. Senior Year Experience Courses Continued • Option A(continued): • Any year long high school Statistics or Physics course that meets the following criteria: - The course is listed on the school’s University of California (UC) area C and D subject requirements and… - Has a prerequisite of Algebra 2 • Any year long course that is approved by the CSU Mathematics Faculty Validation Committee prior to your senior year.

  19. Senior Year Experience Courses Continued • Option B: E-learning- The ALEKS* online coursequalifies for the Senior Year Math Experience when participation is monitored by a teacher-mentor from the student’s high school. Cost is $35. Course registration at: www.csumathsuccess.org/elearning *ALEKS (Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces). Offers an online tutor to help with assessment, feedback, and progress. www.highedmath.aleks.com

  20. Math Level & CSU Proficiency

  21. Alternative Exemption Criteria inEnglish • SAT Critical Reading: 550 or above • SAT Writing Skills: 680 or above • ACT English test: 24 or above • AP English: 3 or above • A “C” or better in a community college English course that satisfies the general education requirement in English composition (English 1A).

  22. Alternative Exemption Criteria in Math • SAT Reasoning Test : 550 or above • SAT Subject Test (IC or IIC): 550 or above • ACT Mathematics test: 23 or above • AP Calculus or Statistics: 3 or above • A “C” or better in a community college mathematics course that satisfies the quantitative reasoning requirement (GE requirement B-4).

  23. Average EAP results: Riverside County 88% 51% 43% 12% 6% Math Readiness English Readiness

  24. GPA vs % of students who took the EAP % G.P.A.

  25. What students are saying about EAP 77% of students who took the EAP are thinking about going to college 68% of students forgot that they ever took the EAP 60% took the EAP to the best of their ability 2% talked to their counselor about their scores 3% talked to their math or English teachers about their scores For those who did not take the EAP, the top 5 reasons were: • I’m not going to a CSU • My teacher told us we didn’t have to • I’m burned out from taking STAR • Didn’t know what the EAP was • I hate school

  26. The ERWC Online Community Designed to be a resource for teachers who are using the ERWC course materials. Includes: • New handouts & assignments • New modules that have been developed & approved • Information about events & training activities • Discussion boards Create account at: http://writing.csusuccess.org/intro_erwc

  27. Increase in Percent Proficient in English 2003-2006 ERWC schools showed 5 times the increase as the statewide average (Difference between 11% & 2.2% = 35,292 students) 11 Percent 2.2

  28. EAP STAR Report Website www.csusuccess.org/star • Explanation of all EAP statuses • Student video explaining the importance of EAP • Links to advising tools and exam prep resources on the Math and English Success Websites

  29. Interview Questions • Answer 1-5 questions (sample above). • The questioning process determines what personalized roadmap students will be given for CSU readiness. • Over 30 personalized roadmaps can be generated depending on their responses.

  30. Custom Advice - Personalized Roadmap • Informs students of the steps that they should take to become ready for the CSU • All information is provided via customized checklists that students update in real time • Roadmap can be printed • All items are linked to other pages that provide further detail

  31. 11th Grade Portal • Peer delivered EAP advising • Motivational video • Spring EAP participation reminder (email) • Online results notification (email) www.csusuccess.org/juniors

  32. EAP Integration • Presentations in English, math, & AVID classrooms by EAP Delegates or Coordinator (or theater style) • EAP Coordinator meets with administration, English & math department chairs, guidance counselors, & teachers. • EAP results are distributed to all English & math department chairs, teachers. • Give math & English teachers a copy of their class roster with the names of students who took EAP highlighted. Teachers provide students with on-line test prep resources. • Use multiple outlets to share EAP information (e.g., school newsletter, staff and department meetings, video announcements, etc.)  • Teachers attend English and math success professional development and training workshops. Incorporate new teachings in classrooms. • English and math teachers infuse Focus on Math & Focus on English exercises w/ teachings, Calibrated Peer Review. • Adopt ERWC into academic curriculum

  33. EAP Site Leader Handbook This handbook will help you… • Review the main components of the EAP. • Locate program resources. • Develop a school site action plan. www.calstate.edu/eap/documents/site-leader-handbook

  34. Additional Resources • Focus on Math: www.calstate.edu/ar/fom.pdf • Focus on English: www.calstate.edu/ar/ept.pdf • -Sample test questions, practice tests, and exam prep • -EPT essay scoring guide and rubrics scale • -Examples of student essays • CSU Math Success: www.csumathsuccess.org • CSU English Success: www.csuenglishsuccess.org • -Student video testimonials • -Counselors, teachers, parents, and student resource areas • -Calibrated Peer Review

  35. EAP Home: www.calstate.edu/eap EAP Marketing Materials: www.calstate.edu/eap/marketing_materials.shtml Tiamo De Vettori, EAP Coordinator: 760-750-4884, tdevetto@csusm.edu

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