Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
81% (2008)
86% (2007)
86% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2008.
Writing
81% (2008)
84% (2007)
84% (2006)
80% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.
Math
87% (2008)
88% (2007)
83% (2006)
77% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading
>95% (2008)
90% (2007)
86% (2006)
88% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Science
54% (2008)
The state average for Science was 47% in 2008.
Writing
88% (2008)
81% (2007)
85% (2006)
90% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2008.
Math
84% (2008)
83% (2007)
80% (2006)
61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading
93% (2008)
93% (2007)
85% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.
Writing
79% (2008)
84% (2007)
85% (2006)
81% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2008.
Math
74% (2008)
84% (2007)
79% (2006)
72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in science.
- The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Alaska: An Overview
See Alaska's state standards
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