*There is no national standardized test, and results can vary wildly. For instance, a child who scores 'proficient' in [[Mississippi]] reading test would fail the [[Massachusetts]] test. A child who scored 'proficient' in the [[Tennessee]] math test would fail the [[Missouri]] test. <ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19099906/ MSNBC States vary widely on pass, fail marks on tests]</ref> | *There is no national standardized test, and results can vary wildly. For instance, a child who scores 'proficient' in [[Mississippi]] reading test would fail the [[Massachusetts]] test. A child who scored 'proficient' in the [[Tennessee]] math test would fail the [[Missouri]] test. <ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19099906/ MSNBC States vary widely on pass, fail marks on tests]</ref> |