Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 1 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 1 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 9 |
Descriptor
| Grade 4 | 12 |
| Reading Achievement | 12 |
| Scores | 9 |
| Grade 8 | 8 |
| Mathematics Achievement | 8 |
| Achievement Gains | 7 |
| Achievement Gap | 6 |
| Educational Assessment | 6 |
| Educational Trends | 6 |
| National Competency Tests | 6 |
| State Programs | 6 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| National Center for Education… | 4 |
| Center on Education Policy | 2 |
| New Mexico Public Education… | 1 |
| Region 16 Comprehensive Center | 1 |
| US Department of Education | 1 |
Author
| Grigg, W. | 1 |
| Harvey, Karen Kay | 1 |
| Kuang, M. | 1 |
| Lutkus, Anthony D. | 1 |
| Moran, R. | 1 |
| Rahman, Taslima | 1 |
| Rampey, B.D. | 1 |
| Weiner, Arlene W. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Numerical/Quantitative Data | 9 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 4 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 4 |
| Reports - Research | 4 |
| Tests/Questionnaires | 1 |
Education Level
| Grade 4 | 9 |
| Elementary Education | 5 |
| Grade 8 | 5 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education | 1 |
| Grade 10 | 1 |
| Grade 3 | 1 |
| High Schools | 1 |
| Intermediate Grades | 1 |
| Primary Education | 1 |
| Secondary Education | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Audience
| Policymakers | 1 |
| Teachers | 1 |
Location
| Alaska | 12 |
| Montana | 3 |
| Arizona | 2 |
| New Mexico | 2 |
| North Dakota | 2 |
| Oklahoma | 2 |
| Oregon | 2 |
| South Dakota | 2 |
| United States | 2 |
| Washington | 2 |
| Idaho | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| No Child Left Behind Act 2001 | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
| National Assessment of… | 6 |
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Download full textRegion 16 Comprehensive Center, 2023
Reading is an essential foundation for learning. In 2016, Alaska's Education Challenge was developed with five measurable goals. Supporting students to read at grade level by the end of third grade is the priority as the department seeks to meet the goals established in 2016. Reading proficiency impacts students, state, and society far beyond the…
Descriptors: Reading, Measurement, Grade 3, Literacy
Center on Education Policy, 2010
This paper profiles Alaska's test score trends through 2008-09. Between 2005 and 2009, the percentages of students reaching the proficient level on the state test and the basic level on NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) increased in grades 4 and 8 in math and grade 8 in reading. In grade 4 reading, the percentage reaching the…
Descriptors: State Standards, Academic Achievement, Scores, Grade 4
Peer reviewedNational Center for Education Statistics, 2011
Each state and jurisdiction that participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2011 reading assessment receives a one-page snapshot report that presents key findings and trends in a condensed format. Overall results, achievement level percentages and average score results, comparison of the average score in 2011 to other…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Gap, Comparative Analysis, Economic Status
National Center for Education Statistics, 2010
Each state and jurisdiction that participated in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2009 reading assessment receives a one-page snapshot report that presents key findings and trends in a condensed format. Overall results, achievement level percentages and average score results, comparison of the average score in 2009 to other…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Achievement Gap, Comparative Analysis, Educational Assessment
Grigg, W.; Moran, R.; Kuang, M. – National Center for Education Statistics, 2010
The National Indian Education Study (NIES) is administered as part of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which was expanded to allow more in-depth reporting on the achievement and experiences of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students. It fulfills a mandate of Executive Order 13336 issued in 2004 calling for closer…
Descriptors: American Indians, Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, National Competency Tests
US Department of Education, 2011
This report presents the deliberations of the Northwest Regional Advisory Committee (NW RAC), one of 10 RACs established under the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002 to assess the educational needs of the region. The Northwest RAC accepted its charge to identify educational needs and to make recommendations, working collaboratively as…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Needs Assessment, Regional Characteristics, School Demography
Rampey, B.D.; Lutkus, Anthony D.; Weiner, Arlene W.; Rahman, Taslima – National Center for Education Statistics, 2006
The National Indian Education Study is a two-part study designed to describe the condition of education for American Indian/Alaska Native students in the United States. The study was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics for the U.S. Department of Education, with the support of the Office of Indian Education. This report, Part…
Descriptors: Grade 4, National Competency Tests, Educational Indicators, Alaska Natives
Harvey, Karen Kay – New Mexico Public Education Department, 2006
This report includes information from the National Indian Education Study of American Indian/Alaska Native students in grades 4 and 8 on the 2005 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) in reading and mathematics. The national sample includes both public and private schools (i.e. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Defense Education…
Descriptors: American Indians, Alaska Natives, Grade 8, Grade 4
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. – 1980
The results of the 1977 and 1979 Statewide Assessment Tests in Alaska are presented. This assessment testing is part of the testing component within the Alaska Statewide Instructional Support System (SISS), and is based on specific objectives critical to a student's academic success. Objectives covered are: mathematics computation, mathematics…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Center on Education Policy, 2009
This year the Center on Education Policy (CEP) analyzed data on the achievement of different groups of students in two distinct ways. First, it looked at grade 4 test results to determine whether the performance of various groups improved at three achievement levels--basic and above, proficient and above, and advanced. Second, it looked at gaps…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Low Income, American Indians, African American Students
1985
Nearly 15,000 students were administered the Alaska Statewide Assessment Test--virtually all fourth and eighth grade students. Preliminary results indicated that eighth graders made substantial improvements in both reading and mathematics performance. Fourth grade scores were basically unchanged since 1983. There was also little change between…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Educational Assessment
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Office of Evaluation, Assessment and Research. – 1986
In 1985, reading and mathematics achievement tests were administered to nearly 15,000 fourth and eighth graders in Alaska. Educators comprising the Interpretive Panel developed a minimum and a desired level of performance. Scores below the minimum indicated a weakness; scores above it, a strength, and scores between, satisfactory achievement. The…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, Achievement Tests, Cutting Scores
