Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters acknowledged significant changes to the state’s student assessment process, which led to dramatic improvements in test scores. However, these changes were not publicly announced, causing confusion among school leaders who received updated scores without prior notice of the scoring adjustments. The new scoring system, which lowers the proficiency bar for English and math tests, resulted in higher reported student performance, though internal data suggests that actual student performance remains similar to or slightly below the previous year’s levels. Walters defended the lack of a formal announcement, citing ongoing efforts to help school districts understand and utilize the new results.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Confirms New Student Test Results are ‘Very Different’
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