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sapana kharal
on Oct 14, 2024
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What is the biggest problem with the SAT and ACT scored tests according to Brym and Lie?
A) More affluent students can afford to be coached,hence raise their scores.
B) These tests are culturally biased.
C) Background factors determine who gets to take the test in the first place and how well prepared different groups of test-takers are.
D) IQ tests are used to track students.
E) None of the above.
Culturally Biased
Describes a tendency to interpret or judge phenomena by standards inherent to one's own culture.
Affluent Students
Students who come from wealthier backgrounds, typically having access to more resources and opportunities than their less affluent peers.
- Critique the fairness and implications of standardized testing methods like SAT and ACT.
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- Critique the fairness and implications of standardized testing methods like SAT and ACT.