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flag Minnesota's science test scores dropped to 26% in 2025 after new standards prioritized critical thinking over memorization.

flag Minnesota students' science proficiency dropped to 26% in 2025, down from nearly 40% in 2024, following new state standards that prioritize scientific inquiry and application over memorization. flag The shift, aimed at building critical thinking and real-world problem-solving skills, has led to lower test scores across grade levels, with fifth-graders at 26.1%, eighth-graders at 16%, and high school students at 36.1%. flag State officials attribute the decline to transitional challenges in implementing the new curriculum, which is expected to improve long-term outcomes despite short-term setbacks.

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