If the kids do not come in with their math, English, or reading skills at grade level, there's only so much you can do.

如果来上课的孩子们没有达到相应的数学、英语或阅读水平，那么你就有很多工作要做了。

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"Regular school was not an option," says Bannon, "but I wanted to make sure she could go back at grade level if she quit gymnastics."

“普通学校不合适，”班农说，“但我想确保她退役后学习还能跟得上。”

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One of the saddest facts about my country is that there are a significant number of fourth grade students who cannot read at grade level.

现在的美国一个比较令人悲伤的一个事实就是现在的美国有一些四年级的小学生他们没有办法达到他们那个年级的阅读能力。

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Granted, generally the children were not reading at grade level, but they are making strides in the right direction!

WHITEHOUSE: Not In My Backyard

Too many students don't speak English, can't read or write at grade level, and yet, it's the overcrowding that has complicated matters.

NPR: Big Urban Schools Grapple with Multiple Problems

The exams are "computer adaptive, " meaning questions begin at grade level but get tougher or easier based on how well the student does.

WSJ: Seattle Teachers Protest Exams