Federal NAEP scores show gains in math for fourth graders
The 2005 National Assessment of Educational Progress results indicate math gains across major groups for fourth graders and modest eighth grade improvement, while reading shows mixed results with a one point rise in fourth grade and a flat 31 percent mastering demanding material. eighth grade reading similar.
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NAEP 2005 Math and Reading Scores Show Mixed Results
Fourth graders posted higher math and reading proficiency percentages overall, while eighth graders stagnated in reading. The data reveal ongoing gaps by group, with Spellings noting narrowing gaps as evidence NCLB is affecting younger students.
Obesity surgery carries higher death risk than thought
A large study of 16,155 Medicare patients shows significantly higher death rates after obesity surgery than earlier reports. Among 35 to 44 year olds more than 5% of men and nearly 3% of women died within a year, with higher rates in older groups. Surgeons urge careful patient selection given serious potential complications.
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Dear Worried whose Tampa letter asks about avoiding surgery, a pharmacist’s EBS Facial Cream is touted as a worldwide remedy for aging skin. The column urges readers to try EBS as an alternative to face lifts lasers and dermabrasion.
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EBS Age Spot Formula Claims Readiness at JCPenney
An advertisement promotes EBS aging skin products claiming dramatic improvements in skin appearance. It markets five functions in one jar including wrinkle and throat creams, firming, 24 hour moisturizer, and makeup base. It urges a visit to JCPenney or a toll free number 1 800 929 8325 and website www.ebs.com for more details.
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Country in turmoil over UN report on Hariri killing
A Middle Eastern nation faces upheaval as an impending United Nations report is expected to accuse its leaders in Rafik al Hariri’s February assassination. The interior minister Ghazi Kanaan, a key witness in the UN probe, was found dead last week in his office.
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Worldscope quiz prompts several 2005 topics
The prompt lists five items including a 2005 federal outlay at 319 billion dollars, Romano Prodi chosen to run against Silvio Berlusconi, a Washington Zoo cub named Tai Shan meaning beautiful mountain, and Chechen rebels attacking government buildings. The exact countries and contexts are abbreviated.
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Washington Zoo
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