The standardized tests used for college admissions—tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GMAT—are some of the most reliable measurement instruments available. They reflect an enormous investment of ...
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A psychological test is a standardized method used by psychologists to measure a person’s mental abilities, personality traits, emotional functioning, or behavioural patterns. These tests help assess ...
Standardized tests claim to measure student learning, academic achievement, and college readiness. What they actually measure is pattern recognition and the stamina to sit still for three hours and ...
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