The Messy Fight Over the SAT
The Daily
Insights on Test Gaps and Test Prep Impact
Racial and economic gaps exist in average SAT scores, with upper income and white/Asian students scoring higher. Critics argue that these gaps indicate test bias, but evidence suggests that test prep has minimal impact on these gaps. A comparison with the NAIP test shows similar racial and economic gaps, indicating that test prep is not a significant factor influencing these disparities.
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