ompare the report cards of two other states including New York according to the results on the National Assessment Of Education exam.The results are as follows:NEW YORK% = Scoring Proficient *1996 8th grade math 22%* 1996 8th grade science 27%* 1996 4th grade math 20%* 1994 4th grade reading 27%In the area of Standards and Assessments the grade was: AIn their Efforts To Improve Teacher Quality the grade was: BNew York is attempting to create a reform package that improves new standards forTeachers and beefing up requirements to maintain a teaching liscense. They are also implementing new tests for students and they are trying to intervene and create a programfor low performing schools. The grade report and test results for the state of Texas are as follows:TEXAS:* 1996 8th grade math 21%* 1996 4th grade math 25%* 1996 8th grade science 23%* 1994 4th grade reading 26%In the area of Standards And Assessments the grade for 1999 is: B+ In their efforts to raise Teacher Quality the grade was:C+Texas is going through with one of the biggest comprehensive accountabilty systems inthe nation. The state has strengthened it’s requirements for teacher education programs.In 1998, a record number of schools earned an exemplary rating under the state’s accountability system. Schools and districts can receive cash awards for exemplary student performance. However, they are subject to intervention and ultimately takeover if achievement falls below a minimum standard. The grade report and test results for the state of Washington are as follows:WASHINGTON* 1996 8th grade math ...
