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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Social Studies
 90% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 84% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 87% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Grade 4

Social Studies
 81% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 76% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Science was 69% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 83% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 81% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2008.

Grade 5

Social Studies
 42% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 66% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Science was 61% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 79% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 78% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

About the Tests

• In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
• The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
• The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

See South Carolina's state standards

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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 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
• The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
• The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, 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 South Carolina: An Overview