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Pennsylvania public
schools are among
the best in the
nation, according to
many objective
measures and
research from
respected
institutions. While
recent research
demonstrates much
success, it is
always important to
understand exactly
what each test is
designed to measure
and how the
information gathered
can be utilized as
part of a total
picture. Knowledge
of what each test
strives to measure
and how the results
are intended to be
utilized allows
everyone to make
honest
interpretations and
wisely utilize the
knowledge of both
results and
implications. This
report provides
information on
accomplishments of
note and shares
research information
so necessary to
fully understand the
results and their
meaning.
Here are just a few
of the good news facts
and successes that
help demonstrate the
remarkable ability of
Pennsylvania's public
schools to provide
students with high
quality education.
National
Assessment of
Educational Progress (NAEP)
Indicators of Success
Pennsylvania's
reading scores are
among the nation's
best:
- Only 6 states
have statistically
significant higher
4th grade reading
scores than PA.
- NO
STATES
have statistically
significant higher
8th grade reading
scores than PA.
Pennsylvania's
math scores are among
the nation's best:
- Only 4 states
have statistically
significant higher
4th grade math
scores than PA.
- Only 7 states
have statistically
significant higher
8th grade math
scores than PA.
Good news about
Pennsylvania public
schools.
(2011, April 5)
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