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Educators Take On Math Test Needed For Graduation

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A Minnesota math test that will soon be tied to graduation is causing consternation among educators, who say they plan to push to drop the requirement. A task force reviewing state testing practices is expected to recommend breaking the link between passage of the test and graduation. Such a move would require approval from the state legislature and governor. The concern is that nearly one-third of high school students could be denied a diploma for not passing the test.