The News Gazette: Sylvan Learning Weighs in on Illinois’ SAT Changes

Sylvan Learning weighs in on Illinois' SAT changes, with the company's head in Springfield, Illinois, providing insight into the new test format.

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The News Gazette: Sylvan Learning Weighs in on Illinois’ SAT Changes

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Sylvan Learning's head in Springfield, Illinois, comments on the new SAT test format in Illinois. The new test has a revamped version with questions more in line with Common Core standards.

Last January, with national testing dates looming, schools were filled with uncertainty when it came to which standardized test will be the one administered in Illinois.

Adding further confusion to the mix: In March 2016, the SAT, for the first time, rolled out a revamped version of the test. According to Audra Berg, the head of Sylvan Learning in Springfield, Illinois, the new test will look and feel a lot more like the ACT, and the questions will fall more in line with Common Core standards.

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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on October 28, 2016. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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