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Play from 0:03[0:03] ..." to a record number of students taking the test. So says SAT vice president Lawrence -- who says SAT test takers also have broader demographics."...

Play from 1:07[1:07] ..." are staying stable even while the make up of the class. -- high school graduates is changing."...

Play from 0:00[0:00]" The trend of stable SAT scores is attributed to a record number of students taking the test. So says SAT vice president Lawrence -- who says SAT test takers also have broader demographics."

Play from 0:14[0:14]" What we're seeing with the F eighteen out is a record number of spectators. And a more diverse class Tibet thinking cap -- than ever before. We're seeing more first generation students taking the SAT so that they can go to college you."

Play from 0:28[0:28]" And says SAT scores haven't changed much."

Play from 0:32[0:32]" The scores this year compared to last year. And again those of the average scores for the entire class the students who took the SAT. Our remaining stable Euro per year."

Play from 0:41[0:41]" More than one and a half million students took the SAT is a slight increase from last year but a 30% jump from a decade ago. The average math score of 515 was the same as last year and reading scores also held steady at five votes through. But unit says it's good recent scores have remained constant."

Play from 1:00[1:00]" When they change they -- had to change by small amounts so this is a good thing that overall the scores are staying stable even while the make up of the class. -- high school graduates is changing."

Play from 1:12[1:12]" Average scores also remained constant at 494 on the writing portion of the SAT which was added to be examined 2006. Putin says the most encouraging thing is more and more students aren't taking the test with wandered demographics."

Play from 1:26[1:26]" We're just very very pleased to see that the make up of the students to. Take the F eighteen is reflecting our country and we think it's terrific that all students are getting ready for college educations."

Play from 1:36[1:36]" For more information on parenting log onto our website at wbz1030.com. And click on on the air. With his parent report I'm Doug Cope WBZ news radio 1030."

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