Why does it mean when you study for SAT II's?

Shrinkrap
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:13:22 +0000

"In my field of work, an achievement test is a measure of how much of a subject you have learned. Often it is used to evaluate the system that is educating you. It is not something that you prepare for, beyond applying yourself at school. Maybe you “practice”, if your school want’s to look good.In the context of college admissions, or elite college admission perhaps, what does it mean when you prepare for weeks or more to score near 800?

I don’t agree with you there."

The whole thing, or something in particular? That achievemet tests in my field ( SAT’s or STAR testing in the California school system) is a measure of how much youv’e learned or to evaluate the educational system? That kids don’t study for the STAR test?

I’m not saying there is anything wrong with self-studying. No one needs to defend themselves and I am not criticising anyone. I’m just trying to make sure I understand what the SAT II’s are supposed to be measuring, and how to prioritze time spent improving your score vs. other things. I am trying to advice/support my daughter. I regularly hear you should take them shortly after you finish a couse so you don’t forget the info. It makes me feel like it’s a short term goal.