Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 10
Reading

73% (2008)

42% (2007)

59% (2006)

28% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.
Science

8% (2008)

7% (2007)

0% (2006)
The state average for Science was 40% in 2008.
Writing

64% (2008)

61% (2007)

54% (2006)

20% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.
Math

8% (2008)

10% (2007)

8% (2006)

4% (2005)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.
Source: WA OSPI, 2007-2008
About the tests
- In 2007-2008 Washington used the Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 10, in writing in grades 4, 7 and 10 and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
- The WASL is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington.
- The grade 10 WASL is a high school graduation requirement.
- The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Testing in Washington: An Overview
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