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Pros And Cons Of Act To The SAT

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Sometimes change is good. Illinois’ decision to switch over from ACT to the SAT is a poor decision; consequently the cons out weigh the pros with the switch. Illinois should opt to stay with the ACT rather than move to the SAT. The decisions affects the teachers’ curriculum, what the students study, and the material the state would have replace for the new test. The state would have to get rid of all of its previous material and have to pay for all of the new material and tests. I think the state should stick with the ACT for the sake of the teachers, students, and state. Illinois has invested in a 14.3 million dollar contract over the years to have the ACT; however, the state does not have the budget to drop one contract and invest in another
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