Poll finds four in ten adults hate math in school
AP AOL News poll shows 40 percent of adults disliked math, twice as many as any other subject, with about a quarter calling it their favorite. Remarks from Stewart Fletcher and Donald Foltasz illustrate mixed feelings as educators stress math and reading amid global competition.
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English learners may be blocked from diplomas on tests
The Center on Education Policy reports that many students with limited English skills fail graduation tests on their first attempt at rates 30 to 40 percentage points higher than peers. By 2012, about nine in ten such students are expected to face high stakes tests in math and reading, affecting diploma eligibility.
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Exams at a Glance Show States Use Graduation Tests
The Center on Education Policy reports many states require high school graduation exams or are phasing in exit tests by 2012. The review notes such tests may not accurately reflect the abilities of limited English students and was released on Tuesday.
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