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Exam Overview
The Algebra 1 EOC is a statewide, standardized assessment written and scored for the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). Students take it on a computer at their own school at the end of the Algebra 1 course. The current test is aligned to the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards and replaces the earlier Florida Standards Assessments version of the exam.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Administered by | Florida Department of Education, through your school district |
| Who takes it | Students completing Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors, Algebra 1-B, or an equivalent course (Pre-AP, Pre-AICE, IB Middle Years Algebra 1) |
| Format | Computer-based and computer-adaptive: the questions you receive adjust to how you are answering, while still covering the full blueprint |
| Number of questions | 45–50 items; in the spring administration about 5 of them are unscored field-test items |
| Time | One 160-minute session with a short break after the first 80 minutes; students who need more time may keep working up to the length of a typical school day |
| Calculator | An online scientific calculator is available for the entire test; approved handheld scientific calculators may also be used. Graphing calculators are not allowed |
| Reference sheet | An online reference sheet with unit conversions and key Algebra 1 formulas is available throughout |
| Scratch work | A CBT Work Folder is provided for working out problems |
| Score scale | 325–475, reported in five achievement levels |
| Passing score | 400 (the bottom of Level 3) |
| Testing windows | Fall, winter, spring, and summer administrations each school year |
| Results | Reported to schools quickly, typically within a day of testing |
How the Test Is Built
Every question is written to one benchmark, and the benchmarks are grouped into three reporting categories. Each category makes up roughly one-third of the test, so no area can be skipped.
| Reporting category | Share of test | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Expressions, Functions, and Data Analysis | 31–38% | Exponents and radicals, interpreting and rearranging expressions and formulas, function notation, classifying and comparing functions, average rate of change, transformations, data displays, sampling, two-way tables |
| Linear Relationships | 31–38% | Linear equations and inequalities, writing and graphing linear functions, two-variable inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, constraints, scatter plots and lines of fit |
| Non-Linear Relationships | 31–38% | Polynomial operations and factoring, quadratic equations and functions, absolute value equations and functions, exponential functions, simple and compound interest |
Question Types
The test mixes traditional multiple-choice questions with technology-enhanced items. There is no penalty for a wrong answer, so never leave a question blank.
| Item type | What you do |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice | Choose the one correct answer from four options |
| Multiselect | Choose every correct answer; the item tells you how many to select or says to select all that apply |
| Equation editor | Type a number, expression, or equation using an on-screen keypad |
| Graphic response (GRID) | Plot points, draw lines, or drag objects on a coordinate grid |
| Table and matching items | Complete a table of values or check the boxes that match each row to a category |
| Editing task choice and hot text | Pick the correct word, value, or expression from a drop-down menu or by clicking it |
Scoring and Achievement Levels
Raw results are converted to a scale score from 325 to 475. Because the test is adaptive, there is no fixed number of questions that equals a passing score. Level 3 is the passing level.
| Level | Scale score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 325–378 | Well below grade level |
| Level 2 | 379–399 | Below grade level |
| Level 3 | 400–417 | On grade level (passing) |
| Level 4 | 418–434 | Proficient |
| Level 5 | 435–475 | Exemplary |
Calculator and Reference Sheet
- The on-screen scientific calculator works for every question. It handles exponents, roots, fractions, and π but does not graph or solve equations for you.
- A handheld scientific calculator may be used if your school allows it. Calculators that graph, solve equations symbolically, run regressions, or connect to the internet are not permitted.
- The reference sheet lists the three forms of a linear equation, the three forms of a quadratic function, the quadratic formula, the exponential function forms, the simple and compound interest formulas, and common unit conversions.
- The slope formula, the laws of exponents, factoring patterns, and the vertex formula are not on the sheet. Know them.
Why the Exam Matters
Retakes and Comparative Scores
A student who does not reach 400 may retake the Algebra 1 EOC each time it is administered. The graduation requirement can also be met with a comparative score on another approved assessment. The current list is shown here; the scores that apply depend on the year a student entered grade 9, so confirm your options with a school counselor.
| Assessment | Comparative score |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 420 |
| PSAT/NMSQT Math or PSAT 10 Math | 430 |
| ACT Math or PreACT Secure Math | 16 |
| CLT or CLT10 Quantitative Reasoning | 14 |
| Geometry EOC | Level 3 |
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