Education :
Eighth-grade basic skills: Math, 2005

The eighth-grade math test measures whether a student has mastered the math skills considered necessary for adult life. A lack of basic math skills Ñ or reading skills Ñ is a problem not only for the individual, but also for family and future employers. The math and reading tests are controversial to some who believe that a single test cannot be used to adequately measure the progress of individual children. Others, however, see testing as a valuable means of identifying those who need extra help.

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