Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

  • Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) provides the opportunity for students in Durham to personalize and accelerate their learning by earning course credit through a demonstration of course material mastery without the requirement of a specific seat ­time. Students are required to complete a two-phase process in order to demonstrate command of the course material at a level that demonstrates a deep understanding of the content standards and the ability to apply his or her knowledge of the material.
     
    The process for CDM includes an online application, Phase I assessment, and Phase II artifact and/or performance assessment. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery at a superior level at both phases.
     
    Access to the CDM process is open to all NC public school students for courses in grades 9-­12 and high school courses offered in grades 6-8, except for the following:
    • English Language Learner (ELL) courses
    • Healthful Living required courses
    • AP/IB courses, CTE courses that are work-based (coop, internship, apprenticeship); require a clinical setting (ProStart, Early Childhood Education I/II, and Nursing Fundamentals); and/or Advanced Studies

     

    Testing Windows for 2022-2023

    Fall 2022: Application Closed

    Spring 2023: Application Closed

    Summer 2023: Application Deadline May 12

    Exact testing dates will be confirmed once the application window closes.  

    • Click Here for CDM Application
    • July: DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SUMMER TESTING: May 12
    • Non-EOC Testing Window: July 10-July 17
    • EOC Testing Window: July 18- July 31

    DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SUMMER TESTING: May 12 ,11:55 p.m.

    More questions? See our FAQs here.