But 7th-grade science and social studies results fell short of state averages on the Illinois Goals Assessment Program test used since 1987, Smith reported.

According to CPS, students' admission scores are based on a possible 900 points, with equal weights given to 7th grade test scores, 7th grade final grades, and the Selective Enrollment Entrance ...

In addition to eliminating fourth and seventh grade writing, the legislative budget would only allow schools to give the writing test once during high school.

Researchers have found discrepancies between student grades and their scores on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT.