JSU Fall 2014-4 Report
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND TESTING<br />
All respondents were presented with the following question: “How aware would you say<br />
you were of either “Third Grade Gate” or the concept of testing third graders in public<br />
schools to ensure they meet specific standards before moving to fourth grade?<br />
Awareness for “Third Grade Gate” was strongest among Mississippi State and southern<br />
state respondents as well as those with children as depicted in the following graph. The<br />
cumulative totals for those very and somewhat aware are presented herein.<br />
Awareness of "Third Grade Gate"?<br />
37.7<br />
45.3<br />
48.1<br />
43.6<br />
VERY & SOMEWHAT AWARE<br />
USA South MS W/Children<br />
Institute of Government Polling Center Page 16