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subjects, while four remained the same.

Particularly successful were increases seem in the percent of students who passed the Math 8 exam, which was 33 percent in 2007-8 and climbed to 78 percent last year.

“I have to feel that it was the work of the math task force," said Chappell, referring to the program designed to raise math scores across the board for the county.

Also included in the report: The board has nearly met its goal in reaching 100 percent of June diploma candidates to meet state requirements for graduation. Two students should complete the requirements by the end of summer school to make the goal successful

Chappell referred to statistics in a May report by former Next Step Director Miranda Hope which said

63.4%