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| Maryland
Result: |
CHILDREN SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL |
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| Indicator: |
Demonstrated Basic Skills |
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| Definition: |
The percent of eligible (non-exempt) public
students demonstrating basic skills in reading, mathematics, and writing
at the passing level at the end of grade eleven. |
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| Significance: |
The achievement of minimum academic standards
affects graduation, adult achievement, and life skills. |
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| Data
Sources: |
Collected by the Maryland State Department of
Education (MSDE) through the Maryland Functional Tests.
Data on the percent of students passing the functional tests, the
number refused, and the number exempt are collected at the end of grade
eleven. Data on reading, math, writing, citizenship, and overall are
reported out for the State, school system, and by school. |
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| Considerations: |
In January 2002, the Maryland State Department
of Education will begin to administer High School Assessment Tests on a
regular basis to students all across the state, who take English, Algebra,
Geometry, Government and Biology. The
test will determine how well students have grasped the core content of
these subject areas. The
rigorous high school assessments will be required to earn high school
diplomas and will replace the functional tests |
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