National Tests

plural noun

1. education externally devised assessments in the core subjects of English, mathematics and science that school students in England and Wales sit at the end of Key Stages 1 to 3 Often referred to asSATs

Example Sentences

For decades, students’ reading scores on national tests have stagnated in Washington and across the nation.

From Seattle Times

On national tests, California is below the norm compared to other states: An estimated 23% of the state’s students achieve proficiency in math.

From Los Angeles Times

The national tests — given to a sample of fourth- and eighth-graders in early 2022 — measure how well students across the country are doing in reading and math based on frameworks developed by the National Assessment Governing Board.

From Los Angeles Times

One key difference is that the national tests look specifically at reading comprehension while California tests are more broadly focused on English language arts/literacy, which also includes writing, listening and research/inquiry.

From Los Angeles Times

Education policy guru Chester E. Finn Jr.’s latest book assesses the national tests we use to measure progress in learning.

From Washington Post