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NAEP is important because it is how Alabama's educational system is measured against other states in the Nation. This could be a determining factor in AL luring businesses into our state which provide needed revenue! 

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NAEP is important because it is how Alabama's educational system is measured against other states in the Nation. This could be a determining factor in AL luring businesses into our state which provide needed revenue! 

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It is important because it measures us against the other states using the same test.

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It is important because it measures us against the other states using the same test.

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In order to continue growing and developing competitive employable students we must look beyond our state border.

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In order to continue growing and developing competitive employable students we must look beyond our state border.

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It is different from other tests administered in AL because it has remained the same since its initiation. This gives us data across years on the same measure. It is also different because teachers do not know what is on the test so they cannot teach to the test. 

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It is different from other tests administered in AL because it has remained the same since its initiation. This gives us data across years on the same measure. It is also different because teachers do not know what is on the test so they cannot teach to the test. 

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It gives us a clear picture of how students are comprehending and reading along in comparison to other states. It is true data.

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It is taken into consideration as industries consider coming  to the state, therefore it helps determine workforce opportunities for AL residents

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It is taken into consideration as industries consider coming  to the state, therefore it helps determine workforce opportunities for AL residents

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It is the only common measure of what students across the country know and can do. 

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It is the only common measure of what students across the country know and can do. 

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It is important because, sometimes, a picture is worth a 1,000 words.  

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It is important because, sometimes, a picture is worth a 1,000 words.  

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AL students are performing below the level of students in other states. We are only 2 slots away from being last. :( 

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AL students are performing below the level of students in other states. We are only 2 slots away from being last. :( 

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It's important to know where your school is in the big picture.  

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It's important to know where your school is in the big picture.  

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We are the preparation for our fourth grade students. If we do not provide students the skills necessary in K-3 they cannot be successful in 4th and beyond!

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We are the preparation for our fourth grade students. If we do not provide students the skills necessary in K-3 they cannot be successful in 4th and beyond!

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Poorly.  It is what it is, unfortunately.

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Poorly.  It is what it is, unfortunately.

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As a RLS, we have to help the teachers feel empowered so they can ensure a high quality level of instruction that empowers the students to not only read better but feel better because they can read fluently.

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As a RLS, we have to help the teachers feel empowered so they can ensure a high quality level of instruction that empowers the students to not only read better but feel better because they can read fluently.

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It's important because we want our students to be prepared for the jobs & roles that will be required of them.  They will need to be able to problem solve and figure out complex tasks and that requires being a proficient reader.

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It's important because we want our students to be prepared for the jobs & roles that will be required of them.  They will need to be able to problem solve and figure out complex tasks and that requires being a proficient reader.

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It is different because every state uses their own tests for yearly standardized testing.

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It is different because every state uses their own tests for yearly standardized testing.

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It is important because we are able to see how we compare to other states in the nation. It is also a determining factor for industries.

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It is important because we are able to see how we compare to other states in the nation. It is also a determining factor for industries.

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Below others, which is unfortunate for our students.

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Below others, which is unfortunate for our students.

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It is administered by usually retired educators and as a teacher you have no interactions with the testing or with your students.

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Our students in Alabama are performing below students in other states.

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Our students in Alabama are performing below students in other states.

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Students are performing below level with the data with the exception of a couple of years.

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May not necessarily match with the standards we are teaching.

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May not necessarily match with the standards we are teaching.

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NAEP is important for accountability between Alabama and other states using the same test to see a comparison. 

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NAEP is important for accountability between Alabama and other states using the same test to see a comparison. 

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-A. Smith

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It has not changed, so it compares "apples to apples" over time and levels the playing field across the nation

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We are #48 in the nation

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We need o make adjustments to our teaching in K-3 so that they are prepared for the NAEP in 4th grade.

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We need o make adjustments to our teaching in K-3 so that they are prepared for the NAEP in 4th grade.

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It gives much needed insight into the trajectory of our state over time as well as our national standing.

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We have changed our state testing numerous times in the past 13 years of my time in education. The NAEP has been a consistent test for many years.

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We have changed our state testing numerous times in the past 13 years of my time in education. The NAEP has been a consistent test for many years.

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-A. Smith

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It tells us how our state compares to others in terms of proficiency. 

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It tells us how our state compares to others in terms of proficiency. 

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This assessment indicates we have work to do.  It's my job to coach and support teachers so that our students are proficient readers.

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This assessment indicates we have work to do.  It's my job to coach and support teachers so that our students are proficient readers.

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Coach/support teachers with utilizing best practices to provide a strong/solid foundation in reading. 

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Coach/support teachers with utilizing best practices to provide a strong/solid foundation in reading. 

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It is different because we use a different standardized test. This test is administered to all states. It has not changed over the years.

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It is different because we use a different standardized test. This test is administered to all states. It has not changed over the years.

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It is important for students to learn the skills needed at each grade level so they do not get to far behind and that we ensure that students that are not meeting their goals get the attention they require to move them to the next level.

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Alabama students are comparing below average to our nation testing. 

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Alabama students are comparing below average to our nation testing. 

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-A. Smith

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The NAEP pertains to K-3 because we are the lead way into 4th grade. We must have a solid foundation for students before they reach the 4th grade. 

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The NAEP pertains to K-3 because we are the lead way into 4th grade. We must have a solid foundation for students before they reach the 4th grade. 

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-A. Smith

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NAEP is important for one reason, it known as the The Nation's Report Card it is the only common measure of what students across the country know and can do, and another reason, NAEP is more rigorous than state tests and is also an  extremely reliable assessment.

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NAEP is important for one reason, it known as the The Nation's Report Card it is the only common measure of what students across the country know and can do, and another reason, NAEP is more rigorous than state tests and is also an  extremely reliable assessment.

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It is different because it assesses high-level skills and competencies in grades 4th, 8th, 12th and it is not aligned to specific grade-level competencies or standards.

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It is different because it assesses high-level skills and competencies in grades 4th, 8th, 12th and it is not aligned to specific grade-level competencies or standards.

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Students in K-3 need a strong foundation in order to be successful in the upper grades.  LRS need to support K-3 teachers with best practices so they can move their students to the next level.

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Students in K-3 need a strong foundation in order to be successful in the upper grades.  LRS need to support K-3 teachers with best practices so they can move their students to the next level.