The results of the 2005 Terra Nova (a test that replaced the Stanford 9) and AIMS tests are in. Arizona’s students scored at or above the national average in all three categories: reading, language, and math.
The breakdown of testing results by grade is:
2nd grade Math: 58th percentile; Reading: 54th percentile; Language: 54th percentile
rd grade Math: 58th percentile; Reading: 50th percentile; Language: 48th percentile
4th grade Math: 59th percentile; Reading: 52nd percentile; Language: 54th percentile
5th grade Math: 54th percentile; Reading: 56th percentile; Language: 54th percentile
6th grade Math: 58th percentile: Reading: 56th percentile: Language: 50th percentile
7th grade Math: 54th percentile: Reading: 54th percentile: Language: 58th percentile
8th grade Math: 58th percentile: Reading: 56th percentile: Language: 54th percentile
9th grade Math: 54th percentile: Reading: 56th percentile: Language 54th percentile
Arizona’s students scored at or above the national average in all subjects. Typically, people assume that because Arizona ranks very low, if not last, among states with respect to how much we spend per capita on education, that our children are getting an inferior education. The State of Arizona has been working hard to counteract that view, and to improve the education provided to our children.
The standardized test utilized in Arizona, AIMS, forms a basis for a constant battleground. Is to too easy? Is it too tough? Why the constant changes? The AIMS tests were modified this year, changing what qualifies as a passing score. Is that why more students passed? Well, yes, but Arizona officials are quick to note that the previous version of AIMS was too difficult and tested areas that students were not taught, so they were not tested comparably on national standardized tests. They also say that more tutoring was available to students to allow them to prepare for the tests, and that Arizona's teachers are making an extraordinary effort to assist students to achieve their maximum potential. Students must pass the AIMS test in order to graduate, but they get several opportunities to do so.
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The breakdown of testing results by grade is:
2nd grade Math: 58th percentile; Reading: 54th percentile; Language: 54th percentile
rd grade Math: 58th percentile; Reading: 50th percentile; Language: 48th percentile
4th grade Math: 59th percentile; Reading: 52nd percentile; Language: 54th percentile
5th grade Math: 54th percentile; Reading: 56th percentile; Language: 54th percentile
6th grade Math: 58th percentile: Reading: 56th percentile: Language: 50th percentile
7th grade Math: 54th percentile: Reading: 54th percentile: Language: 58th percentile
8th grade Math: 58th percentile: Reading: 56th percentile: Language: 54th percentile
9th grade Math: 54th percentile: Reading: 56th percentile: Language 54th percentile
Arizona’s students scored at or above the national average in all subjects. Typically, people assume that because Arizona ranks very low, if not last, among states with respect to how much we spend per capita on education, that our children are getting an inferior education. The State of Arizona has been working hard to counteract that view, and to improve the education provided to our children.
The standardized test utilized in Arizona, AIMS, forms a basis for a constant battleground. Is to too easy? Is it too tough? Why the constant changes? The AIMS tests were modified this year, changing what qualifies as a passing score. Is that why more students passed? Well, yes, but Arizona officials are quick to note that the previous version of AIMS was too difficult and tested areas that students were not taught, so they were not tested comparably on national standardized tests. They also say that more tutoring was available to students to allow them to prepare for the tests, and that Arizona's teachers are making an extraordinary effort to assist students to achieve their maximum potential. Students must pass the AIMS test in order to graduate, but they get several opportunities to do so.
Education in Arizona
Which Are the Best Schools in Arizona?
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