Do you think its a good way to judge the skills of students? Is it fair that some students can't afford SAT prep classes and get their scorses ranked next to studentrs that can? I want to know what you think (especially if you have taken the test and gone through the college admission process).
2007-02-23 07:47:51 · 11 answers · asked by travelchic91 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
I'm definitely not a fan of standardized testing - I think that it often forces teachers to teach to the test (this includes AP classes, as well), it saps any enjoyment in the subject, and it often does not accurately measure a student's ability. All that being said, I think that it is an important factor in deciding how certain high schools measure up against one another - one school's AP English course might be more rigorous than the other, etc.
So, although I don't like the SATs, I think they're important for colleges to recognize the academic intensity of a student. However, SAT scores shouldn't be a huge part of the selection process, and I think that most colleges are good about recognizing a student's other accomplishments, as well.
2007-02-23 09:18:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well just to clear it up the SAT is now scored on a 2000 (it's now 3 parts; an essay is part of it) scale. I think it is a vital part of screening (not admissions; SCREENING) for universities, but in today's society you can get a good, and affordable education without being accepted to a major (SAT) university. The test is a good indicator of learned knowledge, but not necessarily willpower, or of learning potential. I'm sure all of you have had that classmate, that wasn't all that book smart, but had a drive to complete assignments, and meet objectives at full steam. The SAT's failure is that it's an aptitude test, covering what you have learned, but that is a burden that sometimes rest beyond a student and lays within the hands of school systems. The true test will always be a person's potential to learn and grow. Oh yeah I scored a 1220 on the old scale, which made me average at the high school I attended, but at the school I'm currently working a 1000 (normally 5 a year out of 270 SRS) places you in the stratosphere.
2007-02-25 11:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by CZA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If students can't afford prep classes they can always get a prep book, used ones can be under $5.
I don't think it is an accurate way to judge all students. It only looks at math and english skills, and some students are very poor test takers. Even for students who are good at taking tests, by the end of the time, they're so tired and may not be able to answer to the best of their ability.
2007-02-23 07:53:05 · answer #3 · answered by Jordan D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It relies upon on what you want it for. probable you're asking, because you want this suggestion for procuring into college. even in the journey that your score is reliable or no longer will count on the particular college in which you've an interest. faculties frequently post the final rankings of scholars who've been admitted to the college or who attend the college. So it will be acceptable to study those rankings of colleges that are of interest to you.
2016-12-04 20:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by sobczak 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im about to do the english equivalent of sats (a levels) and am also applying to university. it is abit different here as school is free for every1. however the more well off tend to hire private tutors and badger the teachers at school to give them independant classes. its annoying, i was in class the other day and this rich ***** said she didnt understand. her mums a governer at my school so the teacher spent the whole lesson helping her and the rest of the class just sat there! ******* liberty. it isnt fair that every1 doesn't have an equal chance with the exams because of their status or wealth, but unfortunately notihing in life is fair.
2007-02-23 07:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well in Texas, as long as you are in top 10% of your class, you are automatically accepted, so my scores on SAT's didnt matter
I took the SAT and ACT. I preferred the ACT. ACT also gives a more well-rounded score I think as it covers more topics
The length of the SAT now is just ridiculous, almost 4 hours, that factors into your score too. I believe there actually has been complaints about the length
The SAT prep classes only help so much and my friends who took them said they werent worth it
2007-02-23 08:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, 2000 points. When I took it, it was out of 1600. Times have changed.
And no, it's not a good indicator. It's a good indicator of your skill in taking tests, that's about it. Better indicators are your personal statement, GPA, and extracurricular activities.
2007-02-23 07:55:34 · answer #7 · answered by trer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The SATs are very easy, as long as you have the right idea about what they're about, you can get a great score easily. I'm in 8th grade and got 1740 by just looking over the sample questions about once a week.
2007-02-23 07:55:43 · answer #8 · answered by herbritannicmajesty68 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
We don't have Sat's where I'm from. What are they? I know that it's a high school test thing but that's all i know.
2007-02-23 07:50:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would recommend the ACT.
2007-02-23 07:50:41 · answer #10 · answered by kmcc1988 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋