South Carolina debates SAT ACT roles in college prep
Tracy McBride and Randy Stowe discuss how the SAT and ACT measure readiness for college. They note the ACT tests high school content while the SAT gauges broader aptitude. Both tests are evolving toward Common Core alignment amid SC debates on standards and scholarships like Palmetto and Life.
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South Carolina
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Randy Stowe
Aiken County
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S.C. General Assembly
SAT changes? ACT to resemble achievement test
The piece discusses SAT and ACT shifts with schools weighing options. States adopt ACT widely. South Carolina ends the exit exam and requires a statewide assessment. Bids come from testing firms and the SAT and ACT organizations as the new plan unfolds. Senior writer Rob Novit is named education reporter.
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S.C. General Assembly
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Aiken Standard
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Aiken District students score above state in ACT results
Aiken County high schools posted ACT averages above South Carolina and near the national level. Aiken High led with 23.6, followed by South Aiken 22.1 and North Augusta 20.9 as district seniors totaled 96 testing. Midland Valley and Silver Bluff posted 19.7 scores, with Wagener Valley at 16.2 and the Aiken Performing Arts Academy at 18.2.
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South Carolina
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