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188. How SAT and ACT Scores Highlight Educational Inequity
Pronounced differences in standardized test scores often manifest across racial and socioeconomic segments of districts, states, and the U.S. as a whole. Does this mean the tests are biased, or can the bias be found elsewhere? Amy and Mike invited educator Eva Addae to explain how SAT and ACT scores highlight educational inequity.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
What is the historical narrative about college entrance exams and bias?
How do test makers keep bias out of test items?
Is the racial gap in educational outcomes real and measurable?
What societal factors…
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