Art by Peau PorotesanoStandardized tests: You couldn't have gotten into Pepperdine without taking at least a few of them, and even before the dreaded SAT or ACT, there was a slew of standardized tests throughout primary and secondary school.But why?Standardized tests began in the U.S. "as the Industrial Revolution ... took school-age kids out of the farms and factories and put … [Read more...] about Standardized Tests Don’t Measure Intelligence or Ability
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Staff Editorial: SAT revamp refocuses our education system
Art by Brooke Muschott Rightfully so, the SAT has been tossed aside in the minds of many college students. The intimidating standardized test that caused so much stress to our high school junior and senior selves has diminished into a stepping stone on our quest for higher education. For the past few days, however, the haunting three letters have caught the eye of many past … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: SAT revamp refocuses our education system
