Category Archives: Testing

NC 2018 SAT Scores Rise Slightly Over Previous Year

Posted on October 29, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

North Carolina SAT exam participation rate and scores for 2018 graduates rose slightly over the previous year’s scores according to the latest results released by the College Board last week. Continue reading →

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NC Scores On Latest ACT Test Are Abysmal – #NCed

Posted on October 23, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The latest round of ACT scores are out and North Carolina’s scores were abysmal with only around 18 percent of students meeting the ACT’s “college readiness” benchmarks in English, reading, math, and science. Continue reading →

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2017-18 NC EOG Scores Are Out

Posted on September 10, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The 2017-18 North Carolina school grades, EOG scores, and other related testing data have been published by the Department of Public Instruction.

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NC 4th Grade NAEP Math Scores Tumble; Rest are “Steady”

Posted on April 12, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores for 2017 were released earlier this week.  The NAEP is also referred to as the ‘nation’s report card’ and is considered the ‘gold standard’ of standardized testing for the United States.

North Carolina’s scores were less than positive overall and 4th-grade math scores took a statistically significant a three-point nosedive. Continue reading →

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Gates Foundation Props Up Common Core Testing Consortia

Posted on January 3, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The two testing consortia associated with Common Core are still alive in part thanks to new management and a huge grant from Common Core’s largest funder, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Continue reading →

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NC EOG: Alarming Minority Student Scores

Posted on October 13, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

The Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) recently touted NC EOG (End of Grade) scores as ‘hopeful’ and ‘positive’. A deep dive into the data says otherwise – the needle, so to speak, really isn’t moving. In particular, minority student scores are alarming and are either falling or stagnant. Continue reading →

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