Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 7
Reading
62% (2007)
67% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Writing
38% (2007)
56% (2006)
43% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2007.
Math
46% (2007)
56% (2006)
43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
88% (2007)
86% (2006)
71% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Writing
73% (2007)
55% (2006)
52% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math
63% (2007)
36% (2006)
52% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 9
Reading
100% (2007)
50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Writing
>80% (2007)
52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math
33% (2007)
36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 10
Reading
90% (2007)
87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.
Writing
81% (2007)
70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.
Math
55% (2007)
43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing.
- 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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