1.   The probability score can also improve the efficiency of the parsing algorithm by pruning out low-probability alternatives.

2.   And test scores can hardly improve when newly arrived immigrants who speak little English must take standardized tests with no preparation.

3.   Because the scores did not improve, the desegregation program was kept on indefinitely.

4.   But test scores have not improved as quickly as attendance.

5.   Charlotte Gemmel, president of Educational Publishing Corp., the corporate parent of Creative Publications, said she expected test scores to improve once the program is fully implemented.

6.   Each time, his score improved, but not enough to gain eligibility.

7.   Failing schools are to get more money, although if scores do not improve after six years the schools could be restaffed.

8.   Gore made a campaign-style appearance at a news conference in February to announce that national reading scores had improved.

9.   He added, though, that committees might advance a child whose test scores improve with each test administration or one who just moved to Texas from another state.

10.   He said not only had test scores improved, but also the graduation rate.