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Students in Illinois, like their peers nationwide, tend to score lower in math than they do in reading and writing.

The trend has been consistent for years, leading some to question whether it’s due to cultural issues among Americans or the way math is taught in public schools.

To address the issue, the Illinois State Board of Education is developing a “comprehensive numeracy plan” aimed at boosting students’ math skills statewide.

This summary was written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.

SPRINGFIELD – Each year, the Illinois State Board of Education releases an annual report card with data showing how students are doing in the basic subjects of reading, writing and math.

And each year when those numbers come out, reporters, teachers, parents and

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