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STAAR is a series of standardized tests used in Texas public primary and secondary schools to assess a student's achievements and knowledge learned in the grade level. It tests curriculum taught from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, and has undergone a redesign since 2019 to include online testing and new question types.
Learn about the history, structure, and performance of the fourth-largest school district in the US, serving over 340,000 students in Chicago, Illinois. Find out how the Chicago Board of Education oversees the district, and how it has faced challenges such as segregation, budget cuts, and COVID-19.
A comprehensive overview of the standardized tests required in American public schools to measure academic achievement and proficiency. Find out the test name, administrating agency, availability, and sources for each state and territory.
Learn how academic grading is done in the U.S. with letter and numerical scales, percentage and GPA conversions, and standards-based assessment. A D is usually the lowest passing grade in primary and secondary schools, but not in college and universities.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools saw steady improvement in test scores last year and fewer low-performing schools compared to the 2022-23 year, according to new school accountability data.
Iowa Assessments are tests for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, developed and administered by the College of Education of the University of Iowa. They measure skills in vocabulary, reading, math, social studies, science and more, and are used for instructional planning and evaluation.
The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is an independent, bipartisan board that sets policy for NAEP, the largest continuing and nationally representative assessment of U.S. students. Learn about the history, structure, and role of NAGB in developing the framework and test specifications for NAEP.
Admission to Young is granted based on entrance exam performance, standardized test scores, and elementary school grades, and is open to all residents of Chicago, Illinois. The school consistently scores among the top high schools in the U.S. In 2009, Young was awarded the Blue Ribbon Award. [8]