OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma’s results from the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress are in line with national trends.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma’s results from the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress are in line with national trends.
Oklahoma saw an increase in scores in 8th-grade math.
From 2017 to 2019, Oklahoma’s 8th-grade math scores showed a one-to-two-point gain in all percentiles. National scores were flat or showed a one-to-two-point drop.
“We are encouraged to see improvement in 8th-grade math scores after strengthening our academic standards,” said Joy Hofmeister, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “Oklahoma students can compete academically with other students in the nation, but we have more ground to gain.”
Oklahoma has made significant strides in expectations for students academic proficiency in reading and mathematics. Oklahoma was among the top states in strong expectations for 8th-grade mathematics.
In 8th-grade reading, Oklahoma mirrored the three-point national decline. While the nation’s 4th-grade reading score declined by three points, Oklahoma’s 4th-grade reading score dropped by only one point. Oklahoma’s 4th-grade math score remained flat.