The University of California System’s SAT Folly
University of California professors are advocating for the reinstatement of standardized testing in admissions, citing a decline in student mathematical fluency. They argue that the lack of testing has left students unprepared for rigorous coursework like calculus.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing national debate regarding the role of standardized testing in higher education and its impact on academic preparedness.
Faculty are in open revolt over the lack of standardized test scores.
The article focuses on faculty concerns regarding academic standards and the potential negative consequences of removing meritocratic testing requirements.
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