1.   By contrast, it is easier to confirm an academic skill weakness through the use of standardized achievement tests.

2.   In an attempt to know how well students are learning these basic skills, school systems administer standardized achievement tests.

3.   Likewise, early reading problems and low scores on achievement tests are often used as an indicator of anticipated weak academic achievement.

4.   The committee has commended achievement tests every four years.

5.   And when she had trouble passing the TAAS achievement test, required of Texas high school seniors, they convinced her to keep trying until she passed.

6.   Another problem is the Japanese educational system, which determines what college a student can enter almost entirely on the basis of national achievement tests.

7.   As schools chief, she has fought to require that high school students pass achievement tests before they graduate.

8.   As to not blow its budget, the air conditioning was turned off in the spring, even during statewide achievement tests.

9.   Admissions officers also are likely to interview home-schooled students and often require those students to take extra achievement tests.

10.   All states in the country save Iowa have written standards and adopted achievement tests.