Researchers have found discrepancies between student grades and their scores on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT.

But 7th-grade science and social studies results fell short of state averages on the Illinois Goals Assessment Program test used since 1987, Smith reported.

In addition to eliminating fourth and seventh grade writing, the legislative budget would only allow schools to give the writing test once during high school.

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