Northark Students Top National Average
On “Rising Junior” Examination

   Once again, students at North Arkansas College have scored above the national average on all tests and subtests of the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP), the test commonly referred to as the “Rising Junior Exam” that is taken by college sophomores across the nation.

   Northark sophomores, who have consistently beaten the national average each year this test has been required, scored 63.7 on writing skills, compared to a national average of 62.6.  They averaged 56.8 in mathematics, compared to a national average of 56.3.  Their average score in reading was 62, beating the national average of 61.1. In science reasoning, Northark sophomores averaged 59.8, compared to a 58.9 national average.

   “We’re very pleased with our students’ results on this important exam,” said Dr. Barry Good, vice president of instruction at North Arkansas College.  “We believe that our students’ scores demonstrate the quality of the instruction they are receiving at Northark.”

   The results of the test were released at North Arkansas College’s recent board meeting.  The test scores are from the November 2001 CAAP Exam.  The examination, which is required by the State of Arkansas, is given each fall and spring.