Primary & Secondary
New York State requires testing of all students to determine their development of the basic skills taught in the New York State Public School systems. The types of tests include:
- English Language Arts (ELA): listening, reading, writing (grades 4-8)
- Mathematics: knowledge, reasoning, problem solving skills (grades 4-8)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests based on State Education Department-recommended course of study for the high school level. Exams are developed by the State Education Department and a passing score is now required for graduation. There are four components:
- English
- Mathematics
- Global History
- US History and Government
New York State Report Cards
The New York State Department of Education grades the school districts in the state based upon performance indicators including enrollments, attendance, average class sizes, teacher qualifications, test results, and a multitude of other factors. These report cards can be found at:
Spotlight
The Food Industry
Drum Country’s unique characteristics, from market and materials access to stateside and international shipping routes, are synergistically aligned with the unique needs of food processors.
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