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What's Not On The Test

Hidden Brain

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Why Tests Miss Character: GED and Non-Cognitive Skills

Heckman explains why GED holders with similar test scores fare worse, introduces non-cognitive skills ('character'), and outlines key traits—planning, persistence, resilience, openness, and conscientiousness—that predict real-world success.

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