Test scores for eighth-grade students in the US declined in both US history and civics in 2022, according to a new report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, often referred to as ...

Eighth-grade math scores sank in the more than 50 states and jurisdictions that participated in the assessment. The last report card was issued in 2019, ...

According to a 2013 report from the Brookings Institution, the number of students taking Algebra 1 or a more advanced math course (such as geometry) in eighth grade nearly tripled between 1990 and ...

“The research is strong that 8th grade math scores are pretty predictive of future economy, lifetime earnings, and very important in an economy heavily reliant on the tech sector,” Roza stated.

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Math proficiency scores dropped again among the state's 8th-grade students, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), aka the Nation's Report Card, released late last month.

Colorado placed 20th among states for 8th grade math, better for 4th grade reading, placing with the top 13 states. But Hispanic students scored lower on the math side.

Taking a closer look, Illinois students did well in math, with 62% of eighth graders performing at or above grade level and 32% at or above proficiency, a 6% increase since 2022.

Math proficiency scores dropped again among the state's 8th-grade students, according to the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), aka the Nation's Report Card, released late last month.