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CNN.com - Students lack solid grasp on science - November 20, 2001 (661 words) |
 | Fourth- and eighth-graders who understand science at their grade level held steady -- 29 percent of fourth-graders and 32 percent of eight-graders. |
 | Sixty-six percent of fourth-graders and 61 percent of eighth-graders have a basic understanding of science and fundamental skills. |
 | While the percentage of white 12th-graders scoring above proficient in science dropped six points, to 62 percent in 2000, that was still nearly three times as high as their fl peers -- and twice as high as Hispanic students. |
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2001 (933 words) |
 | One of the most obvious pointers to viewers that 2001 is a science-fiction film would be the setting of the film. |
 | In 2001, there are two scenes that could be considered action oriented. |
 | Another anti-science-fiction aspect of 2001 is the lack of dialogue. |