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Tests given in North Carolina at the end of high school courses to assess competencies defined by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Tests are administered during the last ten days of an academic year.

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North Carolina students are tested in the following courses:

  • Algebra I, Algebra II
  • English I
  • Biology, Chemistry, Geometry, Physical Science, Physics
  • Civics and Economics, US History

For further explanation:
NCDPI provides extensive information on End-of-Course Tests, including sample tests in many subjects.