Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 10
Reading

79% (2007)

84% (2006)

86% (2005)

87% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2007.
Science

90% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Science was 81% in 2007.
Writing

86% (2007)

85% (2006)

89% (2005)

89% (2004)
The state average for Writing was 82% in 2007.
Math

87% (2007)

90% (2006)

89% (2005)

86% (2004)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.
Source: CT Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
About the Tests
- In 2006-2007 Connecticut used the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT) to test students' skills in reading,
writing, science and math in grade 10.
- The CAPT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined
for each grade by the state of Connecticut.
Testing in Connecticut: An Overview
See Connecticut's state standards
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