Assessments

At the middle school level, students will participate in a number of required state tests. Please see the chart below.

NC End-of-Grade Reading Test (EOG): 3rd-8th grades
Purpose: Assess mastery of grades 3-8 reading based on N.C. Standard Course of Study Standards

NC End-of-Grade Math Test (EOG): 3rd-8th grades
Purpose: Assess mastery of grades 3-8 math based on N.C. Standard Course of Study Standards

NC End-of-Grade Science Test (EOG): 8th grade only
Purpose: Assess mastery of grade 6-8 science based on Essential Standards

NC End-of-Course Math I Test (EOC): 8th grade only
Purpose: Assess mastery of Math I N.C. Standard Course of Study Standards

Final Exam English I: 8th grade only
Purpose: Assess master of English I N.C. Standard Course of Study Standards

Final Exams Science: 6th and 7th grades only
Purpose: Assess mastery of 6 and 7 grade science Essential Standards

Final Exams Social Studies: 6th-8th grades
Purpose: Assess mastery of 6-8 grade social studies based on the Essential Standards

Middle Level students also participate in formative and benchmark assessments. These are much shorter assessments that help teachers and school leaders to guide instruction based on how students are progressing with the concepts in class. Schools may make assignments for remediation and enrichment based on the outcomes of the assessments.