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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 66% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Science
 20% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

Writing
 79% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

Math
 24% (2009)
 27% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 45% in 2009.

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 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.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

• In 2008-2009 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 different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
• 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