Louisiana

EOC

Full name: End of Course

Description: In high school, students take standard assessments referred to as End-of-Course (EOC) tests in six subjects: Algebra I, Geometry, English II, English III, Biology, and U.S. History. The assessments measure proficiency in each subject area and assist in determining whether students have mastered the knowledge and skills for college and a career readiness.

URL: http://www.louisianabelieves.com/assessment (Accessed May 23, 2016)

PARCC

Full name: Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers

Status: Not Current

Years of Usage: 2014-15 (one year only)

Description: Louisiana administered the PARCC assessment on paper only in 2014-15. Louisiana’s 2015-16 end-of-year assessment is made up of a substantial portion (nearly half) of PARCC items.

URL: http://www.parcconline.org/about/states/louisiana (Accessed May 23, 2016)