Eighth Grade STEM Education
The ACT explore test is supported statewide by NAU Gear Up. Almost 50% of Arizona 8th grade students took the test in 2013. Barely more than 15% of those students taking the test are college ready in the areas of math and science.
NAU Gear Up – http://nau.edu/COE/Gear-Up/
Percent of Arizona 8th Grade Students Interested in STEM Career
Visualization Notes:
The ACT explore test is administered to less than 50% of Arizona students.
Of those taking the Explore test, less than 45% express interest in a STEM career
ACT Explore Scores for 8th Grade Students
Visualization Notes:
Since 2010, Arizona average ACT score is lower than the national average ACT Math or ACT Science.
Percent of 8th Grade Students In Arizona Who Are College Ready
Visualization Notes:
Less than 25% of students taking the test are performing at college ready levels.
The college readiness benchmarks are scores that represent the level of achievement required for students to have a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in corresponding credit-bearing first-year college courses.
Data Source
NAU Gear Up – http://nau.edu/COE/Gear-Up/
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