Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading
57% (2007)
81% (2006)
82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Writing
55% (2007)
72% (2006)
72% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 77% in 2007.
Math
62% (2007)
83% (2006)
75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading
75% (2007)
64% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.
Writing
64% (2007)
69% (2006)
68% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.
Math
72% (2007)
73% (2006)
63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading
73% (2007)
66% (2006)
59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2007.
Writing
62% (2007)
68% (2006)
56% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 75% in 2007.
Math
73% (2007)
65% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% 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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