What is STAAR and EOC?
STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments EOC assessments are required for graduation for students entering high school in 2011-2012 and after to measure students’ academic performance in core high school courses and to become part of the graduation requirements beginning with the freshman class of 2011-2012. The EOC assessments for lower-level courses must include questions to determine readiness for advanced coursework. The assessments for higher-level courses must include a series of special purpose questions to measure college readiness and the need for developmental coursework in higher education. Successful completion of the following EOC assessments is required for graduation: English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History.
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STARR/EOC End of Course Exams and State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
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