The NC House approved a bill that would eliminate end-of-course high school testing in civics, economics, US history, algebra II, and physical science. Students would still take federally-mandated tests in English I, algebra I, and biology. Elimination, according to the Franklin Press, is expected to save the state approximately $2.7 million. If you are wondering why this is a good idea, perhaps you would like to know more about the questions on the tests.