Annual math gains between 2007 and 2010 were almost 6 percentage points, while reading gains averaged more than 8 points per year. (educationnext.org)
Instead, concentrate on using specific verbs and accomplishments, such as «improved students» scores on annual math achievement tests for three years in a row» or «Developed students» language skills through weekly video conference with sister school in Mexico.» (thoughtco.com)
The new legislation is named the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and while it will not immediately have drastic impact, it will significantly shift the focus and responsibility for student achievement to state and local educators and administrators, while maintaining the requirement of annual math and reading assessments in grades three through eight and again in high school. (texaspilgrim.com)