21.   Math scores were better, but still not good enough for modern jobs, or even balancing checkbooks.

22.   Math scores have risen since the program was put into effect.

23.   Math scores of children studying a second language improve, too.

24.   Math scores on the Main NAEP have been rising, but are flat on the Trend NAEP.

25.   Math scores show similar improvement.

26.   On Tuesday, Cortines seemed to score a triumph when reading and math scores went up around the city under his direction.

27.   Reading levels rise more than half a grade, and math scores rise even more.

28.   School officials disputed that assertion Wednesday, saying the formula gives math scores only twice the weight of verbal scores.

29.   Schools Chancellor Rudy Crew released citywide reading and math test scores Tuesday that showed a sharp decline from a year ago.

30.   Schools driven by math scores may produce calculators, but what adds up will be irrelevant in sum.