The Nasdaq composite index did not set a record, though it increased 8.49 points, to 1,059.79.

Arizona's pass efficiency rating increased 32 points from 2006 to 2007.

The Nasdaq composite index increased 9.58 points, to a new high of 1,645.35.

When students take the test a second time, the combined reading and math scores typically increase 30 points.

The Nasdaq composite index increased 34.44 points, or 1.6 percent, to close at 2,175.51.

Verbal scores, which increased 2 points over last year, represent the highest score in 19 years.

Most scores from the October test will increase only 10 points.

And the Nasdaq composite index increased 9.67 points, to 1,069.46.

By increasing 18.06 points, to 5,041.61, the Dow set its 61st record this year.

And the Nasdaq composite index increased 4.04 points, to 1,047.94.