Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 6
Reading
77% (2007)
66% (2006)
67% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Writing
63% (2007)
57% (2006)
57% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math
65% (2007)
41% (2006)
58% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 7
Reading
81% (2007)
74% (2006)
68% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.
Writing
70% (2007)
62% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 70% in 2007.
Math
66% (2007)
48% (2006)
51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.
Source: AK EED, 2006-2007
Grade 8
Reading
87% (2007)
82% (2006)
85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.
Writing
71% (2007)
71% (2006)
76% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.
Math
68% (2007)
51% (2006)
56% (2005)
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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