Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science assessment with the performance of previous seventh graders
a. What is the purpose of comparing the performance of seventh graders in science assessments?
b. Is it valuable to assess students' science performance based on annual state assessments?
c. How can schools determine if there is improvement in science education over time?
d. Should schools focus solely on annual assessments or consider other factors in evaluating science education?