General Information about the EOCs

The North Carolina End-of-Course Tests are used to sample a student’s knowledge of subject-related concepts as specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and to provide a global estimate of the student’s mastery of the material in a particular content area. The North Carolina End-of-Course tests were initiated in response to legislation passed by the North Carolina General Assembly – the North Carolina Elementary and Secondary Reform Act of 1984. Currently, students enrolled in the following courses are required to take the North Carolina EOC tests:
( Algebra I | Algebra II | Biology | Chemistry | English I | Geometry | Physical Science | Physics ).

 

Starting with the 2005-06 school year, operational EOC tests will be implemented in Civics and Economic, and U.S. History courses. For students with disabilities or students identified as limited English proficient, the EOCs can be completed during the standard administration with accommodation or with the appropriate alternate assessment. All end-of-course tests must be administered during the last week (block schedule or summer school) or the last two weeks (traditional schedule) of the instructional period.

Understanding the individual student Report for the NC End-of-Course Tests (July-2005)
Publication for parents/teachers that explains the North Carolina End-of-Course Tests

 

Assessment Brief: Understanding the North Carolina End-of-Course Tests (pdf, 37kb)
Information about the North Carolina End-of-Course Tests (December 2005)

 

Assessment Brief: Understanding the North Carolina End-of-Course Field Tests of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and English I (pdf, 36kb)
Information about the End-of-Course Field Tests of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and English I (December 2005)

 

End-of-Course Tests: Number of Items and Total Test Time (Minutes) (pdf)
Chart listing the number of items and administration time for the North Carolina End-of-Course Tests