Top Students' Achievement Falls During High School Transition

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"There were 4.3 percent more students who were high-achievers in high school math compared to the number who reached that mark in middle school. This can be attributed to "late bloomers" who scored below the 90th percentile cutoff in sixth grade, but increased their score above that threshold by 10th grade."
By definition this means that 4.3% had to drop below the 90th percentile. It is a zero sum game.

Tom Battiato 2:14AM September 26, 2011

This is such a good article with very useful information! This is also a great time of year for students to apply for scholarships. By starting the process now, you will have a head start on the competition! Plus, any scholarships or contests that you win now will be a great addition to your student resume! Scholarships are a great source of money to pay for college, but most people don’t have the time or energy to look for them. And even if they do, there is so much information out there that it can be totally overwhelming!! I spent my son's entire senior year searching for scholarships, and yes, it paid off! As a result of all my hard work and the experience I gained, I founded Scholar Dollars. We provide personalized scholarship searches for students and focus on locating more obscure and local scholarships that are harder to find, which means that our clients have a better chance of winning! On average, we provide high school seniors and undergraduate students with OVER 250 scholarship opportunities throughout an entire year! You can find more information at www(dot)Scholar-Dollars(dot)com. Of course, the ultimate result and money won depends on the student’s motivation, determination, and commitment, but the money is there if you are willing to work for it!

Tracie Joyner of GA 9:07AM September 22, 2011