Biology End-Of-Course-Test (EOCT)
Information Sheet
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What is the Biology EOCT?
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The biology EOCT is a state-mandated test that all biology students must take in order to receive
credit for their biology course.
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When is it?
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For Mrs. Pachuta’s class, the dates are Monday, 5/13/13, and Tuesday, 5/14/13. We take the
test during our class time.
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What is the format of the test?
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The test consists of 80 multiple-choice questions that cover material from the whole course. We
take 40 questions on Day 1, and 40 questions on Day 2. The test is taken on a computer.
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How will the EOCT affect my grade?
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Your EOCT score will count as 20% of your final average in this course. (This test counts as our
“final exam”)
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How can I prepare for the EOCT?
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Study Island
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Make sure you complete the 2 assignments given in class:
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“Personalized EOCT Review Assignment” based off of your Benchmark Test results
(covers first half of course material) – counts as a quiz grade. Due May 10th.
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“Biology EOCT Review –Part 2” covers the remaining material from the second half
of our course – will replace your lowest quiz grade from this semester. Due May
13th.
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USATESTPREP
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This test prep website provides practice questions and review games for the topics found on
the EOCT. See www.usatestprep.com
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Information you need to create an account and/or login:
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Account ID: sprayberry
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Activation code: newton33
Georgia Department of Education Biology EOCT Study Guide
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Found at this link: http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/Curriculum-Instruction-andAssessment/Assessment/Pages/EOCT-Guides.aspx
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Also posted on Mrs. Pachuta’s class blog on the “Important Class Information” Page (orange
square at top)