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10 Ways to Prepare for the End of the School Year

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End of School Year, graded scantron exam or standardized test

Analyze Test Scores


Schools use spring standardized test scores as one of the criteria for class placement, inclusion in gifted programs, and placement in mandatory basic-skills programs. So it's important that you understand the percentiles, local and national "stanines," and composite scores that you'll find on that sheet of paper. If you're confused, you're not alone! Just place a call to the counselor, teacher, or an administrator in your school and ask for help interpreting the scores.

Check out our parent resources on testing and standardized tests.

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