Geometry and Biology

The Geometry and Biology tests are end of course assessments. They are not high stakes tests. Students are given the test in the spring of the year they are enrolled in the course: Geometry or the course: Biology. It is a criterion reference test based on specific student learning expectations (SLEs) found in the state frameworks for each course. Therefore, it is expected that every concept has been taught by the teacher and the student has learned the skill. Each assessment contains only the SLEs for that specific course. The scoring is the traditional Below Basic (BB), Basic (B), Proficient (P) or Advanced (A). If a student scores Proficient or Advanced, credit is automatically posted to the transcripts. If a student scores Basic or Below Basic, the student must complete the district’s remediation program described in the student’s AIP. Upon completion of the AIP, credit for the course will be posted to the student’s transcripts. The End of Course Geometry and Biology Assessments must be completed by the end of tenth grade and the posting of credits to the transcripts are required for graduation from an Arkansas high school. The End of Course Geometry assessment is part of the school and district’s AYP and is reported to the public. The End of Course Biology assessment is not part of the AYP but the scores are reported to the public. Questions regarding the Geometry or Biology assessments can be directed to the school counselors.   

Special Education: All special education students will follow these testing procedures or alternate portfolio procedures as indicated on their current IEP. The grade 9 Math/Algebra-Geometry portfolio will substitute for both the high stakes Algebra and end of course Geometry tests. The grade 10 Science/Biology portfolio will substitute for the end of course Biology test. 

Please contact Linda Payne for more information (501) 843-3363 ext. 1038 or linda.payne@cps.k12.ar.us