higher than two years ago. This record result was described by Angel Hern?ndez of the Education Ministry as ?very positive.?
The significant improvement in grades may have an unstated explanation. Several eighth grade students who took the test in mid July told their parents that the jurors sent by the Ministry of Education helped the students complete the exams with the right answers.
The standardized tests are used to verify the levels of education nationwide. They are held weeks after the students pass their normal grade tests.