The North Carolina End of Grade Tests are the standardized tests given to students in grades 3 to 8 in North Carolina. Beyond grade 8, there are End of Course Tests for students in grades 9 to 12. The EOG is given to test skills in mathematics, English, and science. Students in grades 3 to 8 must take the mathematics and English End of Grade Tests. Students in grades 5 and 8 must take all three.
Achievement levels are measured through levels of proficiency, and it differs depending on what grade a student is in. The scores are given as Not Proficient( 1 and 2) 3, 4, or 5. A score of 4 or 5 means that a student is proficient in the subject and on track to meet college standards and expectations. A score of 3 means that a student is proficient in the subject but is not on track to meet college standards and expectations. A score of 1 or 2 means that a student is not proficient in the subject and is not on track to meet college standards and expectations. Students that meet a 1 or 2 score are allowed to take a second chance on the test.
Cut Scores
Cut scores are what determine the achievement score a student receives. These are measured for each grade level and subject as follows: +MathematicsGradeCut ScoreAchievement Level3< 544 545-550 551-559 > 5602 3 4 54< 546 547-551 552-559 > 5602 3 4 55< 545 546-550 551-560 > 5612 3 4 56< 545 546-550 551-560 > 5612 3 4 57< 545 546-549 550-559 > 5602 3 4 58< 542 543-547 548-554 > 5552 3 4 5 +EnglishGradeCut ScoreAchievement Level3< 539 540-545 546-550 > 5512 3 4 54< 543 544-547 548-555 > 5562 3 4 55< 549 550-553 554-559 > 5602 3 4 56< 551 552-557 558-566 > 5672 3 4 57< 553 554-558 559-565 > 5662 3 4 58< 556 557-562 563-571 > 5722 3 4 5 +ScienceGradeCut ScoreAchievement Level5< 248 249-251 252-262 > 2632 3 4 58< 244 245-247 248-259 > 2602 3 4 5
See also List of state achievement tests in the United States
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