The New SAT and Education Reform in the 1990s.

Rigol, Gretchen W.

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ERIC Number: EJ481714

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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The New SAT and Education Reform in the 1990s.

Rigol, Gretchen W.

College Board Review, n170 p26-31 1993-94

The process by which the new Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and achievement tests were developed is outlined, highlighting the evolution of new formats and emphases. It is proposed that the tests, which incorporate extensive changes, encourage genuine learning and respond to increasing cultural diversity in the population. (MSE)

Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Change Strategies, College Entrance Examinations, Cultural Differences, Educational Change, Educational Trends, Higher Education, Standardized Tests, Test Construction, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test)

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