It's been documented on this site how the scores also jumped due to the significant percentage of lower performing students who did not take the test. (jonathanpelto.com)
So you can't blame the infusion of more low performing students in the testing pool for the disappointing test scores. (educationbythenumbers.org)
Help improve academic outcomes for lower performing students by leading small group instruction outlined by the classroom teacher. (livecareer.com)