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Peer reviewedHills, John R. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1984
This quiz and its explanations are designed to help teachers and counselors assist students in deciding the meaning of their scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and the American College Test. (BW)
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, High Schools, Scores, Test Coaching
Download full textPowers, Donald E. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1993
Several available summaries of research on coaching for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are summarized and their principal findings discussed. Some additional studies, that have been completed since these summaries were reported, are considered and linked to the summaries. The four major meta-analyses considered are those of: (1) Messick and…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Cost Effectiveness, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPowers, Donald E. – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1993
Several available summaries of research on coaching for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) are described, and their principal findings are discussed. Several additional studies are reviewed, and their findings are related to the summaries. Overall, the effects of coaching may be less than many students suppose. (SLD)
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, College Entrance Examinations, Course Evaluation, High School Students
