US EditionNation's Report Card Finds Record Low for 12th Grade Reading and Broad Declines in Math and 8th-Grade Science
Nearly 70% of eighth graders are below proficiency in science, and 45% of high school seniors scored below basic in math, highlighting widening achievement gaps and resource disparities.
- America's 12th graders achieved record-low reading scores, the worst since 1992, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress results.
- Eighth-Grade scores in science also declined, reflecting a broader trend of poor student performance across the nation.
- Despite increased spending on public schools, achievement gaps have widened, leaving many students underprepared for future challenges, as noted by Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
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National Report Card Shows Worst Results in Decades for 8th Graders and High School Seniors - The Thinking Conservative
Most U.S. high school seniors graduate despite lacking proficiency in reading or math, with subject scores showing decline since 1992. The post National Report Card Shows Worst Results in Decades for 8th Graders and High School Seniors appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
National Report Card Shows Worst Results in Decades for 8th Graders and High School Seniors
Most U.S. high school seniors earn a high school diploma despite not being proficient in reading or math, and scores in some subject areas have declined since 1992, the Department of Education announced on Sept. 9. The latest results from the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress “Report Card”, which is based on state-level assessment results compiled by the federal agency’s National Center for Education Statistics, also indicate that…
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