Turns out middle school students aren't smarter than a fifth grader

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When the television show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" first aired in 2007, the majority of Americans believed that everyone over the age of eleven would be able to answer that question with a yes. But now, nearly twelve years later, studies have shown that is not the case for students in grades six through eight. "I am not sure what happens between fifth grade and the middle school years, but time and time again, studies have shown that the intelligence level of middle school students decreases drastically when compared to that of elementary school students," said Dr. Lionel Jackson, psychology professor at the University of Virginia.

Although there has been a noticable decrease across the United States, Dr. Jackson said his homestate of Virginia has seen the biggest drop. "This data is alarming," said Virginia State Superintendent Dr. James Lane, "I've asked the State Board of Education for input on how we should address this and I am happy with the direction Virginia is heading in regards to fixing this problem."

A source familiar with the Board of Education discussions said there are a few things on the table to solve this problem, including the possibility of moving fifth grade from the elementary school to the middle school or adding an additional year of middle school for students to complete before they move onto the high school. Sources say these changes could occur as early as the fall of 2020. "We want to make sure our eighth grades students are fully prepared for high school and beyond. It isn't fair to send them to high school knowing they aren't even scoring at a fifth grade level, and we are committed to doing what is best for our students" said Dr. Lane, "even if that means making some unpopular decisions."

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