How To Measure Performance

Today I noticed an article posted by the New York Times that was about drastic improvements by students in New York relating to standardized testing.  The article is a little bitter sweet because even though it does speak of improvements in test scores it also argues the the accuracy of the percentages/claims that are being celebrated.  It does in fact seem that there have been improvements, but it should not overshadow the fact that work still needs to be done.  

If anything, this article just shows that the percentages that are formulated for state and national standards may not in fact represent the actual skill level that most students are at.  It seems that every state/district has its own way of determining scores to some degree.  

Here's the link.  Let me know what you think - www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/education/24scores.html?_r=1&oref=slogin