Academy for Young Writers

 
This test is not given in any of the grades at this school.

 
About the Tests

• In 2006-2007 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
• The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
• The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York.
• The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

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Scale: % passing

Mathematics A
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The state average for Mathematics A was 79% in 2006.

Mathematics B
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The state average for Mathematics B was 69% in 2006.

English
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The state average for English was 78% in 2006.

Living Environment
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The state average for Living Environment was 76% in 2006.

Physics
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The state average for Physics was 80% in 2006.

Chemistry
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The state average for Chemistry was 74% in 2006.

Earth Science
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The state average for Earth Science was 74% in 2006.

 
About the Tests

• In 2005-2006 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages.
• The results for English language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science and physics are displayed in GreatSchools profiles.
• Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate.
• Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education).
• The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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