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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

Math
 36% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 46% (2007)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 65% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 75% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
• The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
• The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
• The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 7

Science
 59% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2010.

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
• The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards  

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science.
• The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
• The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 81% (2010)
 88% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2010.

Social Studies
 90% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2010.

Science
 87% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2009.

Biology I
 99% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 93% in 2010.

Language
 84% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Language was 78% in 2010.

Math
 92% (2010)
 81% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2010.

Grade 12

Reading
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Social Studies
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 85% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2010.

Science
 97% (2009)
 97% (2008)
 92% (2007)
The state average for Science was 94% in 2009.

Biology I
 99% (2010)
The state average for Biology I was 94% in 2010.

Language
 96% (2010)
 97% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Language was 91% in 2010.

Math
 94% (2010)
 93% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Math was 95% in 2010.

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
• High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
• The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
• The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview  

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

About the Tests

• In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
• High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
• The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
• The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview