1.   But students in the poorest districts approached state averages after taking the test up to four times.

2.   Fourth-graders approach state averages on standardized tests, but by the seventh-grade just a third can read or do math at their grade level.

3.   Fourth-graders approach state averages on standardized tests, but by the seventh grade just a third can read or do math at their grade level.

4.   Judging by its stock price lately, IBM has not even approached average.

5.   The Ducks will have continue that tendency today, assuming the Nittany Lions approach their average for points.