New York’s largest drops were in fourth grade math, with declines in average test scores that were double any other drops in the past 20 years. As shown in Figure 1, average scale scores declined nationally in fourth and eighth grade math and reading. Comparatively, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading average scale scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. New York’s fourth grade average math scores dropped 10 points, double any other decline in the past 20 years. These decisions will play an important role in avoiding negative long-term consequences for students and assisting New York State’s overall recovery from the pandemic.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2023 20:26 UTC