SAT introduces new adversity score

I think this is potentially a great thing. If you are born in an economically disadvantaged area, through no fault of your own you are deprived of the same educational opportunities the more affluent receive. Believe me, I've worked in these schools and at one point was educated in them. My terrible ACT & SAT scores reflect this. It's tough for everybody in these schools. Students, teachers, and leaders. This is a move in the right direction; however, education needs a giant overhaul, beginning with teacher and leader prep programs moving right down to the way instruction and measurement are used in the classroom. There is a science behind teaching, leading, and learning called Applied Behavior Analysis. Schools that apply the techniques experience 2-7 times academic growth compared to the average school. The technology exists... one day I WILL have the opportunity to chat with state and federal officials on the topic. https://lnkd.in/eM6Ufdr

Looks like the College Board has developed a helpful tool to provide more context for applicants and help colleges admit more disadvantaged students. #collegeadmissions #adversity #equalopportunity

I'm curious to see a comparison of admission rates, amongst other data, at various universities prior to, and then following this new implementation. This article suggests "privilege and cheating" (the admission scandal) is on one end, while "overcoming disadvantage and challenge" is on the other. I'm not sure these two points fall on the same spectrum. Cheating is one thing, and demonstrating your ability to succeed beyond a disadvantaged circumstance is another. Simultaneously, I'm not sure what the solution is to recognize one who had to work harder in theory given their environment, than a student of a comparable SAT score from a more comfortable advantage.

Why not just get rid of the standardized test? The playing field will never really be level.

The new adversity score to accompany SAT scores has met with considerable and justifiable backlash https://lnkd.in/giJGVmu

This plan to add an adversity score to the SAT is likely well intended, but problematic. A better solution might be to eliminate or greatly downplay the importance of these tests in the college admissions process. Test scores can be easily manipulated. #collegeadmissions #tests

David Hawkins, executive director for educational content and policy at the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), told TIME the adversity score will likely be a good thing for all students. “Any context we can provide for students’ quantitative scores is going to be helpful. This is something admissions officers have talked about for quite some time,” he said, adding that although there will be kinks to work out in the coming years, the program is “a step in the right direction.” #inclusion #highered #adversity https://lnkd.in/gbgt4rQ

The College Board is developing an Environmental Context Dashboard (ECD) that includes an "adversity score" intended to help Admissions Officers take an applicant's SES into account when intrepreting SAT scores. I'd love to hear how my network feels about this. Please post your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/euE4UCY #SAT #SATprep #ACT #ACTprep #testprep #tutoring #educators #education #students #college #learning #universities #testing #secondaryeducation #collegeadmissions #collegeapplications #tp4s

Adversity Score: “ There are a number of amazing students who may have scored less [on the SAT] but have accomplished more,” said David Coleman, chief executive of the College Board. “We can’t sit on our hands and ignore the disparities of wealth reflected in the SAT.” #sat #prepare #testing #collegebound #collegeboard