U.S. Children Face Low Bar to Pass State Tests of Reading, Math
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Almost all states give children math and reading proficiency exams using standards that fall short of federal benchmarks, even after eight raised their requirements since 2007, a U.S. Department of Education study found.
Indiana, Oklahoma, West Virginia and five other states raised their standards on at least one test of reading or math in fourth or eighth grades between 2007 and 2009, according to a report released today. South Carolina lowered the bar on all exams.