Pennsylvania education officials cautioned the numbers were so distorted by pandemic conditions that they are of limited use for comparison to previous years.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) Student scores on Pennsylvania standardized tests fell sharply last year in most categories, although state education officials cautioned the numbers were so distorted by pandemic conditions that they are of limited use for comparison to previous years particularly regarding statewide trends.
Newly released test results show student scores on Pennsylvania standardized tests fell sharply last year in most categories. But state education officials cautioned the numbers released Friday were so distorted by pandemic conditions that they are of limited use for comparison to previous years, particularly regarding statewide trends.
Due to the variability in testing periods, reduced participation and other factors caused by COVID-19, it is "improper" to make comparisons between schools, PDE said