Reading Tests

FCAT Scores Fall For Some As State Drops Standards For More Passing Grades

The Huffington Post | Gregory Kristof | Posted 05.24.2012

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The portion of Florida third graders who could be held back jumped to 18 percent this year as a result of low scores on the state's rigorous new stand...

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Does Government Testing Put Children Off From Reading For Pleasure?

The Guardian | Jeevan Vasagar | Posted 09.11.2011

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MPs have criticised government plans to test pupils on their reading ability at the age of six, warning that it will put children off reading for plea...

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Boys Lag Behind Girls In Reading In Every State

Baltimore Sun | Liz Bowle | Posted 05.25.2011

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The CEP looked at how boys and girls score on state reading and math tests around the nation. The Washington-based nonprofit found that boys trail gir...

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