The Indianapolis Star – Glenn Augustine
“With the return to school, there’s good reason for parents to encourage their children’s best efforts, especially in math. New information shows how students fare in that subject can be an indicator of their future. Research from the University of California-Irvine found parents often focus early attention on their child’s behavior and reading. However, researchers determined math skills are actually the best way to predict a child’s long-term success. In Indiana, all students in third through eighth grades take ISTEP to assess their mastery of state standards. A sample of fourth and eighth graders in every state also take the National Assessment for Educational Progress. Both exams are valid but test different concepts and use differing measurements.”(more)