End of Course Test or EOC
End-of-Course Tests High school students take End-of-Course tests in six subjects: Algebra I, Geometry, English II and III, Biology and U.S. History.
In 2014-15, students will take End-of-Course tests in English language arts and mathematics that are fully aligned to Common Core State Standards. These assessments are being developed collaboratively by Louisiana and a coalition of states called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Students across all of these states will be using identical assessments which will allow Louisiana to benchmark its progress against other states.
In preparation for these assessments, Louisiana is including more common core aligned content in the End of Course assessments.
Students can earn the following scores on End-of-Course tests:
To earn a standard high school diploma, students must earn a score of Fair or above on three End-of-Course tests, including one in each category – Algebra I or Geometry, English II or English III, and Biology or U.S. History. Students who earn a score of Needs Improvement must receive 30 hours of remediation in the course and are eligible to retake the test at the next administration.
Students with disabilities who have passed two End-of-Course tests may be eligible for a waiver of the third exam required for graduation. Also, students eligible for LAA 2 may choose to take the LAA 2 tests to meet graduation requirements if they do not pass the End-Of-Course tests.
In 2014-15, students will take End-of-Course tests in English language arts and mathematics that are fully aligned to Common Core State Standards. These assessments are being developed collaboratively by Louisiana and a coalition of states called the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). Students across all of these states will be using identical assessments which will allow Louisiana to benchmark its progress against other states.
In preparation for these assessments, Louisiana is including more common core aligned content in the End of Course assessments.
Students can earn the following scores on End-of-Course tests:
- Excellent: A student demonstrates superior performance of the course content.
- Good: A student demonstrates mastery of course content and is well prepared for the next level of coursework in the subject.
- Fair: A student demonstrates only the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of coursework in the subject.
- Needs Improvement: A student does not demonstrate the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the next level of coursework in the subject.
To earn a standard high school diploma, students must earn a score of Fair or above on three End-of-Course tests, including one in each category – Algebra I or Geometry, English II or English III, and Biology or U.S. History. Students who earn a score of Needs Improvement must receive 30 hours of remediation in the course and are eligible to retake the test at the next administration.
Students with disabilities who have passed two End-of-Course tests may be eligible for a waiver of the third exam required for graduation. Also, students eligible for LAA 2 may choose to take the LAA 2 tests to meet graduation requirements if they do not pass the End-Of-Course tests.