
73 Percent of 8th Graders Test Below Proficient Level in Geography
A new report sent to Congress reveals that three quarters of American eighth graders tested below the proficiency level in geography last year.

A new report sent to Congress reveals that three quarters of American eighth graders tested below the proficiency level in geography last year.

Results of the “Nation’s Report Card” released this week by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show that only 18 percent of 8th-graders are “proficient” or above in U.S. history, and only 23 percent are proficient in civics.

Former Disney star Raven-Symone displayed a misunderstanding of basic geography terms during a recent interview with E! News, claiming she was a descendant of people from almost every “continent” in both Africa and Europe.