State education board to vote on new test scoring system

State education board to vote on new test scoring system – Capitol News IL

Education officials in Illinois expect to see a marked increase this year in the percentage of students classified as proficient in reading, writing and math.... That’s not because of any change in the way schools are teaching or how well students are learning, but rather a change in the way the state reports scores on the annual assessments students are given in those core subjects.

State education board to vote on new test scoring system

The change aims to prevent schools and students from being unfairly labeled due to high standards.

State education board to vote on new test scoring system - Mahomet Daily

by Peter Hancock, Capitol News Illinois August 12, 2025 Article Summary Illinois has long had some of the most rigorous proficiency standards in the nation for student performance. The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking to bring them closer to other states, which will boost proficiency scores in the upcoming school year. Illinois’ superintendent of education says the strict standards result in schools being unfairly labeled as needin…

State Education Department releases preliminary assessment results

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