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The Validity of SAT® Scores in Predicting First-Year Mathematics and English Grades. Research Report 2012-1

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Mattern, Krista D.; Patterson, Brian F.; Kobrin, Jennifer L. – College Board, 2012

This study examined the validity of the SAT for predicting performance in first-year English and mathematics courses. Results reveal a significant positive relationship between SAT scores and course grades, with slightly higher correlations for mathematics courses compared to English courses. Correlations were estimated by student characteristics…

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Predictive Validity, Test Validity, Scores