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The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential
The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential The use of standardized tests in college admissions can favor privilege over potential, particularly for students from low-income backgrounds. Research has found that these tests are not as valid or equitable as some argue, and that they systematically favor those […]
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Texas’ annual reading test adjusted its difficulty every year, masking whether students are improving
Texas’ annual reading test adjusted its difficulty every year, masking whether students are improving Texas’ annual reading test has shown flat performance from 2012 to 2021, despite increased spending on K-12 education, due to its design that adjusts difficulty level every year. The test’s norm-referenced design means it assesses students relative to their peers, rather […]
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