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Looking at Progress

Another benefit of annual testing is that it allows us to identify successful schools. We previously could look only at a school's average test scores. These scores gave us some information about school performance, but not the complete picture. Thanks to annual tests that are linked to academic standards, we can look at the progress each student at each school makes each year. We can consider where students are starting, as well as where they end up, and we can identify and reward schools that are helping their students make the most progress.

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Last updated—December 17, 2004 (jer)