Since the passing of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, the government has been using standardized test scores to track the progress of public schools and the curricula they offer to their students. Some schools that continue to show low test scores are sometimes stripped of funding or forced to lay off teachers.
However, the state of New Jersey is finding that overall, its schools are making progress in boosting standardized test scores, according to NorthJersey.com. The results of the New Jersey Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK) standardized tests showed that some districts are making improvements in terms of student performance.
"We are moving forward," Kathy Regan, director of curriculum and instruction for the Glen Rock school district, told the news provider. "We rolled out a new math program and our scores are unbelievable. We are now moving forward and staying focused on writing and reading."
The NJ ASK is typically given to public school students in grades three through eight. The exams are typically given in March, April or May.
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