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The federally funded National Assessment of Educational Progress, often called "the nation's report card," has tracked math performance for years. The share of students rated proficient or advanced on NAEP's math test is rising.
| Year | Grade 4 | Grade 8 |
| 1990 | 13% | 15% |
| 1992 | 18% | 21% |
| 1996 | 21% | 23% |
| 2000 | 24% | 26% |
| 2003 | 32% | 29% |
| 2005 | 36% | 30% |
| 2007 | 39% | 32% |
SOURCE: www.nationsreportcard.gov
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