Why is the SAT changing? (Updations in SAT Test)
College Board President David Coleman announced last week that beginning in the spring of 2016, the college admissions test will return to its previous 1600-point scale, will have its essay portion be optional and will drop some of the obscure vocabulary it has traditionally used. The math section also will narrow its focus, students will not be penalized for incorrect answers and reading comprehension questions will weave in information from other subjects, such as history and science.
While some have praised the test redesign for better aligning with what's actually taught in schools, others say there are risks of lowering standards. Still others say the changes really don't matter too much because the test never has been a sole indicator of student success.
It will be game of wait and watch strategy when it comes to the evaluation of the effectiveness of the redesigned SAT in terms of predicting student success in SAT.
The reasons quoted for this revamp are as follows:
1. To align it better with what is actually taught in schools
2. To eliminate disparities and to give equal opportunities to all
3. To do away with last minute cramming
4. To bring it closer to what students will experience throughout their academic life
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