Echoing a nationwide downward trend, most California students are falling short of state learning targets and are not on track to succeed in college, according to the results of new, more rigorous standardized tests released Wednesday.
And the picture is even worse for L.A. Unified, the nation’s second-largest school system, than it is for the state. Across California, 44% of students achieved targets for their grade in English, while 34% did so in math. In L.A. Unified, the figures were 33% and 25%.
“The results show our starting point,” state Supt. of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said, “a window into where California students are in meeting tougher academic standards that emphasize critical thinking, problem solving and analytical writing.
“I am encouraged that many students are at or near achievement standards. However, just as we expected, many students need to make more progress.”
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