This document contains graphs and charts about reading test scores and biology class performance. It shows test scores over six units decreasing for most students. It also shows over 500 biology students reading below a 10th grade level in 2011. Additional charts break down reading levels and compare test scores to class attendance, finding lower scores for students missing more classes.

1. Reading Scores and Benchmark Tests
100
90
80
70
Test Grade on 100%
scale
60 Students below reading level
Students above reading level
50
40
30
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6
Test Test Test Test Test Test
Unit Test for Biology Classes

2. Biology Students Ranked According to Reading Level
Distribution of Reading Levels for Biology
Students in 2011 Fall Classes
163 78
Students Below 10th Grade
Reading Level
Students Above 10th Grade
506 Reading Level
Students Not Tested

3. All Biology Students
Students Above a 9th Grade
Reading Level
Students Below a 9th Grade
Reading Level
Number of Students not Tested

4. Attendance Related to Test Scores
100
90
80
70
percent score for
60
test Class Average
50
Average for Students with 3 or
40 More Days Absent
30
20
Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4
Test Test Test test
Unit Test for First Two Quarters in Biology