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Perrone, Vito – 1978
The author presents his view that the public has not been well informed about the limitations of college entrance examinations. Several educational trends are discussed: (1) since World War II, college admissions testing has underscored the classic American tension between egalitarianism and meritocracy; (2) more students have aspired to attend…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Entrance Examinations, Educational Trends
Download full textFoshay, Wellesley R.; And Others – 1977
Two studies are described which capitalize on the strengths of the instructional development process for research purposes. Typically, developed courses have carefully-designed learning environment specifications, replicable instructional treatments, and well-proven achievement measures. A battery of questionnaires and rating scales concerning…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Aptitude Treatment Interaction
