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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

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