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Ill. Students Passing Tests With More Wrong Answers

CHICAGO (CBS) - The state of Illinois is letting students pass standardized tests with more wrong answers.

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The Chicago Tribune reports that in 2006, 36 of 56 correct answers, or a score of about 64 percent, was required to pass the fifth-grade reading test. Now, the requirement has dropped to 31 correct answers, or 55 percent, the Tribune reported.

Also in 2006, it took 61 percent to pass the third- and fourth-grade reading test. Now, it has dropped to 54 percent.

The Tribune reported that compared with four years ago, fewer right answers are required for 11 of 12 Illinois Standard Achievement Tests in reading and math.

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