Which Statement Best Describes How U

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how U.S. students are achieving in science on the NAEP?

• A) There has been steady progress except at the 12 th grade level.
• B) It is impossible to say because the test was changed and comparisons can no longer be made from previous versions of the test.
• C) There has been little improvement in science achievement.
• D) Our science scores place U.S. students at the bottom of other countries assessed on the NAEP.

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