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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2001
Page
11
A readable set of eighth grade math questions covering parking cost rate, coordinate geometry, unit conversion, discounts with tax, percent increase, and scale modeling. The items present multiple choice options and numerical reasoning.
Statewide tests in 2001 show eighth grade scores fell further in reading and remained weak in social science while math rose for all three tested grades. Writing improved for third graders but backslid for fifth and eighth. Science held steady for seventh graders as districts prepare to release district results by Oct 31 and McGee plans to leave his post in December.
Republicans in Marion faced refunds as guests, up to 800, waited for service at a Travelodge dinner. Organizer Winchester offered partial refunds while hotel owner Sagib Khan cited inexperience and staffing issues. Despite problems salads, service, and crowd size during speeches by Gov. George Ryan and attorney general candidate Jim Ryan, the event’s later activities went smoothly.
Lieutenant governor candidate Wood argues her experience and democracy principles justify her bid while emphasizing women's health and abortion rights. She cites a split in the Republican field as she leverages the party divisions and ongoing fundraising after Gov. Ryan’s withdrawal signals a large contest ahead.
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