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Lawmakers Push For More Math In High School

High school students may not agree but lawmakers say taking an additional year of math will better prepare them for the workforce.  State Senator Michael Frerichs says several businesses in his district have had difficulty finding qualified applicants.

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State Senator Kimberly Lightford says taking an additional year of math in High School could be a key factor in helping students get accepted into college.

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Governor Quinn has approved a plan that allows a task force to study the four-year requirement.  Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon also backs the idea of more math in high school.  She says most of the community colleges across the state say students aren't being adequately prepared to take collegiate level math courses. Those students have to start in remedial math courses and many times don't get credit for the class.

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