Oklahoma Voice: Stricter Scoring Causes Major Drop in Oklahoma Math, Reading Test Results

Oklahoma Voice: Stricter scoring causes major drop in Oklahoma math, reading test results

OKLAHOMA CITY — Statewide test scores for reading and math have dropped significantly in Oklahoma public schools since the state returned to more rigorous scoring, according to results the state Department of Education released publicly on Monday.

Stricter scoring causes major drop in Oklahoma math, reading test results

Students sit at desks in an English language arts classroom at Dove Science Academy in Warr Acres on Aug. 19. Results of reading and math tests show a significant statewide swing as a result of more rigorous scoring. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Statewide test scores for reading and math have dropped significantly in Oklahoma public schools since the state returned to more rigorous scoring, according to results th…

Stricter scoring causes major drop in Oklahoma math, reading test results - Sequoyah County Times

Statewide test scores for reading and math have dropped significantly in Oklahoma public schools since the state returned to more rigorous scoring, according to results the state Department of Education released publicly on Monday. In the 2024-25 school year, only 27% of third graders were classified as proficient or advanced in reading while 51% were the year before. A similar difference is evident in math testing results, with 33% of Oklahoma …