In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett are joined by Dr. Julia Collier and Sandra Amoroso from the Well-Trained Mind Academy to talk all things standardized testing.
Show Notes:
Resources for end-of-year testing:
Resources for SAT and ACT Testing (college admissions tests):
- CollegeBoard
- Yes, standardized testing is coming back to college admissions. Here is the Dartmouth statement that Julia read.
- More information on SAT Adaptive Testing
- Correction for 21:20: Both the SAT and ACT are now offered seven times a year.
- Correction at 16:18: Students can use a calculator during the math portions of the SAT.
- Preparing for the SAT:
- PSAT information
Resources for AP Testing
- (00:00) - Intro with Julia Collier+
- (01:27) - Talking about testing
- (02:09) - End of grade testing
- (10:08) - College admissions testing
- (29:03) - Break
- (29:57) - Advanced placement tests
- (34:30) - Pros of AP exams
- (46:27) - Cons of AP exams
- (56:41) - Closing statements
- (59:23) - Outro
