Miami University

Mathematics Placement Testing

A number of courses across the university use either the Miami Math Placement exam or an ACT or SAT mathematics test subscore as a prerequisite. Since ACT and SAT scores are optional, all incoming ...

Oregon enables students to skip state tests and it’s undermining improvement, experts say

Oregon’s aggressive stance on letting students opt out of taking state math and reading tests is harming the state’s ability ...

‘Learning Recession’: Why Student Test Scores Have Seen a Decade-Long Decline Across the U.S.

A student walks down a hallway as several signs indicating students are taking STAAR exams are displayed at Arnold Elementary ...
Newsday

Back-to-school means state math test for grades 3-8

Spring break is over, and for students in elementary and middle schools across Long Island, it's not just back to the books. This week and a portion of next week are defined in part by the state math ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

With new math approach, San Diego Unified School District moves away from regular standardized testing

The traditional ways of teaching math have not been working, according to the San Diego Unified School District. Years ago, the district surveyed students and found that many of them couldn’t explain ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

With new math approach, San Diego Unified moves away from regular standardized testing

The traditional ways of teaching math have not been working, San Diego Unified officials say. Years ago the district surveyed students and found that many of them couldn’t explain what their answers ...