Trailblazers,
I am receiving questions about the 2012-13 EOG scores. I wanted to resend out the information below.
New EOC and EOG test scores
In the spring of 2013, students took new tests based on the new, more rigorous standard under the Common Core State Standards and N.C. Essential Standards.
The new tests tell us how well students are learning under the new standards. With the new standards, students are being asked to learn more, and at earlier ages. Typically, when new tests are introduced and standards for learning are raised, a change in scores is expected.
It is important to note that a change in scores does not necessarily reflect a change in students' academic progress. Students continued to grow academically in 2012-13. These new scores simply mean that we are expecting students to reach higher levels of learning than ever before.
Family resources
Watch a video about the move to more rigorous standards and assessments >
Tips on talking to your student about the new test scores >
Visit NCDPI's website to view scores by district or to download sample test questions >