<p>sjmom, that’s my point… Setting aside the SAT II score for now, he got two SAT I scores, 660 in March and 800 after retaking in June. The first SAT I math score didn’t demonstrate his mathematical abilities but the second SAT I math score did. </p>
<p>Here is my point: his mathematical abilities did not change in two months. What changed is his approach to taking the test. The 150 point increase did not demonstrate increased mathematical abilities. It demonstrated an increased ability to take an SAT test. There is nothing about being good at taking SAT tests that prepares you for doing anything other than taking similar kinds of tests. I just think way too much time, energy and money is being poured into SAT testing. I think a standardized test has value but it’s been blown way out of proportion.</p>