ALGEBRA I END-OF-COURSE (EOC) TEST

The North Carolina End-of-Course Test for Algebra I is used to sample a student’s knowledge of concepts as specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for Algebra I (Content Standards) and to provide a global estimate of the student’s mastery of the course material in Algebra I. The end-of-course test must be administered during the last week (block schedule or summer school) or the last two weeks (traditional schedule) of the instructional period.

 

Note:: Beginning with the 2006-2007 school year, math EOC tests will be based on the 2003 Standard Course of Study (SCS)

 

EOC Online Information
Information about NCTest - the application used to deliver EOC assessments online for the North Carolina Testing Program including the EOC Online Test Simulation

 

Test Information 2003 SCS (pdf, 16kb)
Information about the test including percent of questions for each goal and other details

 

Required Formulas 2003 SCS (pdf, 12kb)
Explanation of the formulas student need to know and understand

 

Using Algebra 1 Sample Questions to Improve Problem Solving Skills (Draft) (pdf, 21kb)
Focus on Formative Assessment Feedback

 

Sample Test Items 2003 SCS (Expanded Set)
Sample items for students and teachers (2003 SCS)

 

Sample Test Items 2003 SCS
Sample items for students and teachers (2003 SCS)

 

Test Information Sheet 1998 SCS (pdf, 125kb)
Information about the test including what is tested, how the test was developed, and how scores are reported

 

Sample Test Items 1998 SCS
Sample items for students and teachers (1998 SCS)

 

Note:: Sample items on the NCDPI Web site may be brailled by local school systems. If Braille creation is not possible at the local level, then specific sample item groups may be ordered by local testing staff from TOPS using the TNN Order System. Brailled sample items ordered from TOPS will not ship with answers. Note: Allow 45 days for a Braille sample item order to be filled.

 

Test Resources

 

Achievement Level Information
Publications regarding Achievement Levels I–IV for the End-of-Course tests and alternate assessments for the End-of-Course tests

 

Assessment Briefs and Other Publications
Assessment Briefs and other publications for the End-of-Course tests

 

Administration Information
Chart of all state required tests and charts providing the number of items and administration time for required state tests

 

Test Development Process
Information on the test development process for state multiple-choice tests and information for potential item writers and reviewers

 

State Testing Results
Multiple reports providing testing results

 

Testing Security
North Carolina Testing Code of Ethics, Testing Security Protocol and Procedures for North Carolina School Personnel publication, and Proctor's Guide

 

Other Resources