# Ohio's Algebra 1 EOC: The 684 Competency Score — and How to Practice > Ohio students show math competency by scoring 684 on the Algebra 1 end-of-course test (or using a non-test alternative). Here's how the competency requirement works and how independently-authored Algebra 1 practice helps you prepare — from $29.99. **Source:** https://www.texascbe.com/blog/ohio-algebra-1-eoc-competency-practice **Published:** 2026-05-20 **Updated:** 2026-09-01 Texas CBE™ — independently authored practice exams for Texas Credit by Examination, AP, SAT/PSAT and AMC. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the Texas Education Agency, any school district, the College Board, or the Mathematical Association of America. --- If your student is in Ohio, one way to meet the graduation **competency** requirement in math is to score **684 on the Algebra 1 end-of-course (EOC) test**. Here's the good news: it's built on Algebra 1 — exactly the subject our practice platform covers in depth. We're a Texas-built Credit-by-Exam prep platform, not an Ohio company — but because Algebra 1 is the same core math everywhere, our practice works for the Algebra 1 EOC too. Here's the honest, fact-based breakdown. ## How Ohio's math competency works - **The competency score:** students demonstrate competency by earning a score of **684** on **both** the Algebra 1 and English Language Arts II EOC tests. - **What the Algebra 1 EOC covers:** Ohio's learning standards for Algebra 1 — linear equations & inequalities, functions, slope and graphing, systems, quadratics, and exponential relationships. - **Didn't reach 684?** Ohio also offers **non-test alternatives** to show competency — for example, completing **two college-credit-bearing math courses**, earning an approved **industry credential** plus a qualifying WorkKeys score, or enlisting in the military. Students can also **retake** the EOC. (So passing the test is *one* route, not the only one. Competency rules and scores are set by the state and change over time — always confirm the current options with your school counselor.) ## Ohio Algebra 1 is the same core math taught everywhere State standards have different *names*, but Algebra 1 teaches nearly the same *math* across the country. Whether your state calls them Ohio's Learning Standards, Common Core, or the **TEKS** (Texas), an Algebra 1 course comes back to the same core skills: - Linear equations & inequalities, and solving for unknowns. - Functions, function notation, and interpreting graphs. - Slope, rate of change, and writing linear equations. - Systems of equations and inequalities. - Quadratic and exponential relationships. None of that is Ohio-specific. It's the backbone of Algebra 1 *everywhere* — which is why practice built to those skills travels across state lines. ## How our practice helps you prepare Texas CBE™ gives you an **independently authored** Algebra 1 question bank plus full-length, **timed mock exams**, each mapped to the TEKS and modeled after the official Texas CBE format (multiple choice, full length). Because the underlying skills are shared, that same practice drills the exact Algebra 1 core the Ohio EOC asks about. You get **instant scoring** and a **worked explanation on every question**, plus free lessons on topics like [slope & linear graphs](https://www.texascbe.com/learn/algebra-1/slope-and-linear-graphs) and [quadratic functions](https://www.texascbe.com/learn/algebra-1/quadratic-functions). It's a strong fit for **first-time EOC prep** and especially for **retake prep** — repeated, full-length, timed reps with explanations are how you turn shaky areas into confident ones. ## An honest note on alignment We won't pretend to be Ohio's official test. Our material is **independently authored** and built to the Texas TEKS / CBE format — we are **not affiliated with** the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce or its assessment program, and we don't reproduce any official test's questions. We also don't claim a precise percentage match to Ohio's standards or promise a passing score — we focus on the universal Algebra 1 skills the test draws on. Before relying on it, confirm your exact Ohio requirements with your school. ## Try it free Start with **free sample questions** on every subject (no signup needed). Full-length mock-exam access is **$29.99 for 3 months** — less than a single tutoring hour, whether you're prepping in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or anywhere in Ohio. Try Algebra 1 free samples → --- This article is for general information only and is not legal or educational advice. Ohio graduation and competency requirements, the Algebra 1 EOC competency score, and non-test alternatives are set by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and change over time — always verify the current specifics with your school counselor or the state. Texas CBE™ is an independent practice platform; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce or its assessment program, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), UT High School, Texas Tech University ISD, the College Board, or any school district, and it does not administer any exam or grant academic credit. ## What comes after your state's exam is not a state question Whichever exam your state requires, the mathematics underneath it is the same one tested everywhere else. The SAT is national. AP® exams are national — the same paper in the same May window, in every state. So is competition math. 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