Worth the Agony?

Taylor Page

April 5, 2005

Timed

Critical Reading

Mathematical Reasoning

Writing Skills

What is the SAT?

What does the SAT measure?

G Factor

Academic ability

Nothing

Gender Differences

Math skills

Verbal skills

College Performance

Racial Differences

Significant difference

Stereotype Threat?

Between group misinterpretation

Should the SAT be used?

Correlation with intelligence trends

Predictive of college performance?

Necessary?

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