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  SBA Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 9

Reading
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Writing
 50% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 73% in 2007.

Math
 29% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 85% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Writing
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 79% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alaska used the Standards Based Assessment (SBA) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, math and writing.
  • The SBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alaska.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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  HSGQE Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Writing
 71% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 81% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2007.

Source: AK EED, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alaska used the High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) to test students in grade 10 in reading, writing and math.
  • The HSGQE is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Alaska.
  • The HSGQE is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Alaska: An Overview

See Alaska's state standards

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