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re: Standardized Tests (ACT,SAT) were supposed to be equalizers
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:24 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:24 am to GeauxxxTigers23
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In what way are they not equalizers?
Standardized tests aren’t an equal measuring tool for knowledge or intelligence. Nit everyone knows the strategy and methods for performing optimally on standardized tests and there are those that do who overperform.
Some people don’t test well in those kinds of tests but would be a much better fit in a university program than someone who knows how to test well.
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Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:33 am to LSUGrrrl
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Some people don’t test well in those kinds of tests but would be a much better fit in a university program than someone who knows how to test well.
I don't know what kind of university programs you are talking about, but the tests measure your ability in mathematics, which is necessary for any science or engineering field, and reading ability which is necessary for every other legitimate field of study.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:48 am to LSUGrrrl
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Nit everyone knows the strategy and methods for performing optimally on standardized tests
Isn't this valuable? Knowing the material is a first order skill. Developing sound strategy for maximizing that knowledge through context, deduction, and instruction comprehension is a second order skill.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 11:50 am to LSUGrrrl
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Standardized tests aren’t an equal measuring tool for knowledge or intelligence. Nit everyone knows the strategy and methods for performing optimally on standardized tests and there are those that do who overperform. Some people don’t test well in those kinds of tests but would be a much better fit in a university program than someone who knows how to test well.
Even if this is true, which I have serious doubts, it’s still the best way and most fair way to determine who gets into certain colleges and programs. The “wholistic” approach to admissions is a bunch of poppycock that progressives use to justify discriminating against some groups of people in order to make their admissions brochures more diverse looking
Posted on 11/19/22 at 12:25 pm to LSUGrrrl
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Nit everyone knows the strategy and methods for performing optimally on standardized tests
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Standardized tests aren’t an equal measuring tool for knowledge or intelligence
Um...
Posted on 11/19/22 at 1:29 pm to LSUGrrrl
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Nit everyone knows the strategy and methods for performing optimally on standardized tests and there are those that do who overperform
Meh...I never did any prep for standardized tests.
The only strategy and method I used was to read the question then select the correct answer. Worked for me...but that’s just me. I can certainly understand that not everyone would understand this strategy or method though.
Posted on 11/19/22 at 2:12 pm to LSUGrrrl
quote:So they wouldn't have to take tests after each chapter of material in order to demonstrate their level of mastery in each subject..???.>>
but would be a much better fit in a university program than someone who knows how to test well.
How do you determine their knowledge? Test score may vary if you had a bad day but remains within a range for each particular student.
This is why women shouldn't vote.
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