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Explaining Florida's Choice For Its Next Standardized Test

In the next few weeks, the man in charge of kindergarten through twelfth grade education in Florida has to answer a multiple choice question: Which standardized test should the state pick to replace the FCAT?

The new test is part of Florida’s move to new, tougher education standards. Students will begin taking the test in 2015.Education Commissioner Tony Bennett has many things to consider before deciding - such as whether the new exams are any good, or what they cost.

StateImpact Florida’s Sammy Mack and John O’Connor take a look at the options.