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ERIC Number: EJ298006
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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The SAT--What Does It Measure and Does It Still Work?
Comras, Jay
NASSP Bulletin, v68 n471 p50-59 Apr 1984
Provides a general description of the aims of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and focuses on the reasons for the recent declines in verbal and math scores. Also notes the best sorts of preparation--both general academic and specific preparation--for achieving high SAT scores. (JW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, High Schools, Mathematics Achievement, Test Coaching, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Verbal Tests
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Scholastic Aptitude Test