Scale: % at or above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

77% (2008)

90% (2007)

86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.
Writing

48% (2008)

66% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 66% in 2008.
Math

89% (2008)

>=95% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2008.
Source: WY Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
About the Tests
- In 2007-2008 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to
students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11.
- PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each
grade by the state of Wyoming.
- The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.
Testing in Wyoming: An Overview
See Wyoming's state standards
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