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  MCT Results
 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 8

Reading
 57% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Language Arts
 66% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 47% (2004)
The state average for Language Arts was 56% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 52% (2006)
 42% (2005)
 53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: MS Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 2 through 8 in reading, language arts and math.
  • The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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  SATP Results
 
Scale: % passing

Algebra I
 100% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
 100% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 91% in 2007.

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course.
  • Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school.
  • The SATP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Mississippi: An Overview

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