UC to consider reinstating SAT, ACT tests after faculty say students are deficient in math

The University of California will consider bringing back SAT and ACT requirements for first-year admissions. UC ended test ...
Pew Research Center

For the 100th anniversary of the SAT, a look at standardized test scores over time

As the SAT nears its 100th anniversary, here's a look at how the test has changed since 1926 and how scores on both the SAT ...

After years of declines, young students show gains in reading and math

Unscathed by pandemic-era school closures, the nation's 9-year-olds showed progress in math and reading. It's a different ...

Citing 'severe' math deficits, UC faculty demand a return to SAT tests for STEM applicants

Hundreds of University of California professors are urging the system to reinstate the SAT or ACT requirement for STEM majors by 2027, saying that the test-optional policy has created a widening ...

Teens’ reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained ground academically after the pandemic’s disruptions while older students’ test scores ...
Los Angeles Times

Low math and English scores mark the nation’s report card, California and L.A. included

Nationally, math and English scores were flat or fell. LAUSD did better in fourth-grade math, a bright spot. Students are reading less for pleasure. Instead of hoped-for improvements from pandemic-era ...
Newsweek

Kids Who Think They’re Bad at Math Do Better in Tests if They Say Nice Things to Themselves First

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Unconfident children can boost their performance in math tests simply ...

Reading and math scores climb for San Antonio high schoolers on 2026 STAAR tests

San Antonio high school students marked sweeping improvements in reading and math on their 2026 state tests, reversing a ...