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...verbal section of the exam, doing away with the analogies in favor of a writing sample destroys the possibility for objective grading. Analogies allow for objective comparison of students and require critical analysis of words’ linkage to one another. Furthermore, the SAT II writing test already measures writing ability...
...math section of the exam, as it stands, tests only material that virtually all high school students are guaranteed to have covered by their junior year. Adding questions in more advanced topics, such as trigonometry or calculus, would only widen the disparity between students of different educational opportunities. At present, students with knowledge of geometry and algebra can take the exam with an emphasis more on problem solving than mastery of multiple disciplines of mathematics, which some may never have learned. Instead, to widen the the distribution of math scores, questions should be more complex—without requiring mastery...
...failure to adequately address its own shortcomings, the University of California schools should be applauded for their decision to seek a new, alternative test. Although there is a need for a standardized aptitude test in the college admissions process, the SAT is far from the ideal exam. Some admissions offices have more resources than others, but to the extent possible, college admissions staff should de-emphasize the influence of the SAT and instead focus on more enlightening, individualized means of evaluation...
...program rolls up a textbook, exam review book and journal into one,” said Lecturer on Medicine Dr. Victoria Holliday, the director of the initiative...
...This sends a clear message to students that perfecting their writing skills is important,” he said. He added that he is not clear exactly what the changes will entail, calling the revisions to the exam a “work in progress...