Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
76% (2008)
73% (2007)
81% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Writing
63% (2008)
67% (2007)
68% (2006)
68% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.
Math
67% (2008)
69% (2007)
73% (2006)
57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading
75% (2008)
78% (2007)
73% (2006)
78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Writing
58% (2008)
63% (2007)
72% (2006)
75% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 71% in 2008.
Math
64% (2008)
63% (2007)
56% (2006)
63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2008.
Source: AK EED, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading
85% (2008)
88% (2007)
80% (2006)
80% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2008.
Science
47% (2008)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.
Writing
61% (2008)
68% (2007)
72% (2006)
73% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2008.
Math
63% (2008)
61% (2007)
61% (2006)
58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 68% 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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