First Scores From New Standardized Tests Show Mixed Results

SUSAN HAIGHAssociated PressHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The first round of results from Connecticut’s new standardized exams show more students than expected are excelling at English language arts, but math skills remain a challenge, according to scores released Friday.
The math scores matched state estimates, but Education Commissioner Dianna Wentzell said there is “significant room for improvement” and announced a new council to assist teachers that will be made up of educato