In Chapter 10, Carl Birgham is known for his racial theories in 1923.He then developed the Scholastic Aptitude Test, also known as the SAT.This “was destined to dominate the field of college entrance examinations.” Till this day, students are required to take the SATs, pass it, in order to get into an exceptional college,of their choice.In contemporary education,the test creators are putting a spin on the content of the test.If they lack the information, test creators feel is beneficial for their grades or they should have common knowledge in, How would this affect the results each student receives?How can we determine,who was prepared for the examination?or who just took the test with no intentions of passing?Take a look at this article.
Although we feel, sometimes, standardized test or test preparation should not be the core curriculum to our everyday academic schedule,some individuals beg to differ.I do think its beneficial, for any age group, to be presented with information on upcoming exams,as well as information they can use outside of the classroom.However, in younger ages, the main source of learning is from the parents.This article gives a great description as to what happens, if the expectation of schooling for children by parents,turn in the wrong direction.
I present these articles because I am interested in the current events in our Education system,nowadays.Being an employee at an CUNY Community College, I usually assist students with registration for upcoming semesters.It is usually a hassle finding placements for M2 classes.If your unfamiliar with the class it is the remedial Mathematics course in college.Many of the students in this college have to take M2 courses, to continue taking college level Math courses.You will see in the article, funds have been put toward improving remedial courses at community colleges.If these test determine the ability of CUNY students, I ask you,What exactly is the problem? CUNY community colleges, are diverse communities of students ranging in age.Some are fresh out of high school and some are more elder, that’s where the problem lies.Preparation, more than just a few links on the CUNY website is necessary for students to prepare for college entrance exams and to begin classes on a college level,both English and math.However,I am a firm believer of Self-Improvement, so I ask myself are students taking these preparatory information for granted?Are these tests portraying accurate findings of the students who enter the CUNY system?
