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CRCT scores show more Ga. 8th graders exceeding standards

By Staff
Posted 11:45AM on Thursday 12th June 2014 ( 9 years ago )
ATLANTA - The percentage of Georgia 8th graders exceeding standards in all content-area Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) increased this year, including an eight percentage point increase in reading. These students showed a two percentage point increase in English language arts, a three percentage point increase in mathematics, a three percentage point increase in science, and a two percentage point increase in social studies.<br /> <br /> Students in Georgia's elementary and middle schools secured gains, as measured by the percentage of students meeting or exceeding the standards, on 14 of 30 content-area CRCTs taken this year. Eight areas showed no change, while another eight areas showed decreases. Decreases ranged from one to two percentage points while increases ranged from one to four percentage points. No decreases were experienced on Reading tests: Grades 4, 5 and 6 saw gains, while grades 3, 7 and 8 stayed the same. <br /> <br /> To view individual statewide grade results, you can click on the link below. However, in releasing the test data Thursday, state school officials said district-level results will be available no later than June 26 and school-level results will be available no later than July 10. <br /> <br /> Students took the CRCT for the last time this year. Beginning next year, all students in grades 3-8 will take the Georgia Milestones. The new testing system is one consistent program across grades 3-12, rather than a series of individual tests. It will include open-ended questions to better gauge studentsÿÿ

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