Durham Public Schools
Benchmark Tests are school district-wide exams given in courses that will have
state mandated End of Course exams (EOCs).Benchmarks are used to diagnose students’ strengths and weaknesses in
these courses, to help better prepare them for EOCs. Previously, only midterm and final Benchmarks
were given.Beginning with the
2008-09 year however, numerous Benchmarks are given throughout the semester, each
encompassing several NC Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) Objectives.
For a detailed list of course objectives, click on the
appropriate subject below.
Benchmark Testing 
