SAT Scores at Area Schools Slip
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Some students and counselors, however, blamed the increased length of the test it is now 3 hours and 45 minutes which they think led to fatigue among test-takers . (article 2)
There was also a decrease in the number of students taking the test said Ted Haynie, director of system performance for Calvert public schools . (article 2)
" This was a new test last year, and I am pleased with the preparation offered to students and their performance on this test Superintendent James E. Richmond said in a statement . (article 2)
Like their Calvert and Charles counterparts, St. Mary's schools stayed above the national and state averages, but students nonetheless recorded a 12-point drop in math and a 13-point drop in reading . (article 2)
" I 'm encouraged by the growth in participation rates, regardless of whether the scores are up or down a few points said Gregory Bricca , the school system's director of research and accountability . (article 4)
Participation among white students also saw a double-digit jump, from 52 percent last year to 66 percent last year, according to the College Board . (article 4)
Bricca said he anticipates the minority participation rate will continue to grow because this school year is the first that the school system will pay for all 10th graders to take the PSAT . (article 4)
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- Mixed results for SAT scores (boston.com, 09/03/2006, 493 words)
- SAT Scores at Area Schools Slip (Washington Post, 09/03/2006, 702 words)
- New SATs produce decline in scores (baltimoresun.com, 09/03/2006, 823 words)
- More minority students take SAT (baltimoresun.com, 09/03/2006, 969 words)
- N.E. Editorial Roundup (boston.com, 09/02/2006, 402 words)
- 'Superstar' principals hope to turn around schools (suntimes.com, 09/02/2006, 633 words)
- Middle Schools' Performance Dips as Math Testing Is Expanded (Washington Post, 09/01/2006, 637 words)
- Scores up, but doubts linger (baltimoresun.com, 09/03/2006, 617 words)
- Grasmick's heavy hand deserves applause (baltimoresun.com, 09/03/2006, 817 words)
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