School Scores in the USA

May 13, 2026, 19:52
USSociety

Introduction

New reports show that students in the USA are worse at reading and math. This problem started before COVID-19.

Main Body

Many students cannot read well. This started in 2013 and 2015. Some teachers think smartphones and social media are the reason. Math scores are better. Some states like Alabama and Louisiana have better scores. They use new ways to teach reading and math. Some cities have good news. Modesto and Detroit helped students. They hired more teachers and helped students come to school every day.

Conclusion

Reading scores are still low. But new teaching ways and better attendance help some students.

Learning

๐Ÿ“‰ The "Better" Pattern

In the text, we see how to compare things using better. This is a key tool for A2 learners to describe improvements.

How it works: Instead of saying "more good," we use better.

  • Math scores are better. (Math > Reading)
  • Louisiana has better scores. (Louisiana > Other states)

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Action Words for Success

Look at how the text describes solving problems. Notice these simple patterns:

Verb โ†’ Who/What

  • Hired โ†’ more teachers
  • Helped โ†’ students

Quick Tip: To move from A1 to A2, start using these "helper" verbs to explain how a situation changed.

Vocabulary Learning

school (n.)
a place where people learn
Example:I go to school every day.
scores (n.)
numbers that show how well someone did
Example:His scores in math were high.
students (n.)
people who learn at school
Example:The students finished their homework.
reading (n.)
the act of looking at words and understanding them
Example:Reading helps you learn new words.
math (n.)
the study of numbers and calculations
Example:Math is a part of the school curriculum.
problem (n.)
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:We need to solve this problem together.
teachers (n.)
people who teach students
Example:The teachers plan the lessons.
smartphone (n.)
a small mobile phone that can do many functions
Example:She uses her smartphone to check emails.
social media (n.)
online sites where people share information
Example:Social media can be fun but also distracting.
attendance (n.)
the act of being present at school
Example:Good attendance helps students learn better.