Using a four - level rating scale, with level one being easiest, the authors said that they found no challenging level - three or - four questions on most state tests. (sciencemag.org)
In most state tests, «difficult» means testing student achievement in conventional academic subjects at an earlier age, such as algebra in grade 8. (fairtest.org)
Most state tests measured minimal competency in reading and math. (educationnext.org)