This week, the Hewlett Foundation launched a contest to boost assessments in critical thinking and problem solving. Yet, when we take a look at our current testing systems such as the SAT, America’s biggest test determining a K-12 culmination of knowledge in math, reading, and writing, this year’s 2011 graduates are expected to fall short.
Recent studies show that students scoring as least a 1,550 on the SAT have a 65 percent chance of maintaing a B-average Freshman year. Most strikingly, less than half of the 2011 SAT-taking class is expected to succeed in college.
Score gaps between demographics has dramatically increased, especially as more students taking the SAT come from bilingual households. These statistics raise concerns that the SAT scoring system actually hurts minority or low-income demographics’ chances at college.
While scores decline and show greater disparities, colleges and universities today place an increased emphasis on high school grades, extracurricular activities, and admission essay when considering college admissions. For more, view the data below from OnlineAssociatesDegree.com.
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