Eighth-Grade Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards on CRCT - Reading and Math

Measures

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards on the Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading in 8th grade.

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards on the Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in math in 8th grade.


Why is this indicator important?

The eighth-grade standardized Reading and Math CRCT are promotional tests. Students must pass these tests before moving to the ninth grade. The tests measure a student's knowledge of concepts and skills in relation to the Georgia curriculum.


How are we doing in Hall County?

• 8th grade students in both systems scored at or below the state average in both reading and math in 2007-08 and 2008-09.

What does research tell us we can do to improve this indicator?

• Address root causes of low performance, including poverty, class size, and lack of resources and materials 

• Improve testing, curricula, and teaching methods and techniques by reviewing test results and data by specific subgroups of students

• Encourage mentoring and teamwork in the classroom to improve school achievement and test scores 

• Promote research-based practices teacher training and professional education opportunities

• Encourage parent involvement in their child's education and in school activities