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Download full textTeague, Alan B. – 1992
Improving the verbal scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of a group of 20 high school juniors was addressed by the implementation of an SAT coaching program. A computer program, "SAT Success," and a video, "SAT Prep Video," along with practice tests from the Educational Testing Service were employed. Students were…
Descriptors: College Bound Students, High Schools, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedReynolds, Arthur J.; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1988
This study assessed the effects of an intensive 64-hour Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) coaching program on urban, gifted students' test scores. Ninety-seven students participated in the summer coaching program; 47 formed the comparison group. Results are discussed and analyzed. (JL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, College Entrance Examinations, Program Effectiveness, Scores
Peer reviewedAlderman, Donald L.; Powers, Donald E. – American Educational Research Journal, 1980
Control groups' scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test-Verbal were compared to scores of secondary school students who were exposed to their school's special test preparation programs. Special preparation resulted in an overall difference of eight points on the total score, corresponding to one additional correctly answered item. (Author/GDC)
Descriptors: College Bound Students, College Entrance Examinations, High Schools, Program Effectiveness
