Florida approves ‘Classic Learning Test’ for college admissions

[Anonymous]

Florida’s public university system on Friday voted to approve the Classic Learning Test (CLT), a college entrance exam, making it the first state to accept an alternative to the SAT.

Backed by Christian schools and conservative political groups, the CLT was first introduced in December 2015 and is currently accepted by over 250 American colleges and universities, according to its website. The $59 online test consists of a three-section, two-hour exam that assesses verbal reasoning, grammar and writing as well as quantitative reasoning.

Students will also have the ability to view their scores the same day they complete the test.

“The CLT places a strong emphasis on classical education, which includes a focus on reading, writing, and critical thinking skills,” Ray Rodrigues, Chancellor of the State University System of Florida, said in a statement, as reported by Reuters. “It is designed to align with a classical liberal arts curriculum, which some educators and institutions believe provides a more well-rounded and meaningful education.”

Those seeking entry to Florida’s 12 public universities will now be able apply with an ACT, SAT or CLT score. Applicants hoping to qualify for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a lottery-funded scholarship that honors Florida high school graduates for high academic achievement, may also submit CLT test scores.

https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4195330-florida-approves-classic-learning-test/

[Anonymous]

Does this include questions about "creation science"?

[Anonymous]

How can they assess writing skills via multiple choice?

[Anonymous]

So bible stories are college material now?

I guess DeSantis is unable to connect his failing campaign with his education policy because that would involve science.

[Anonymous]

A "classical education," lol. Somehow I don't think these folks have ever read Cicero in Latin.

[Anonymous]

Florida likes to have their own version of things, 20 plus years ago I know you had to take the Florida Teachers Certification Exams instead of Praxis like everywhere else.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does this include questions about "creation science"?

Tell me you don’t know what a classical education is without telling me…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this include questions about "creation science"?

Tell me you don’t know what a classical education is without telling me…

What's on that test isn't classics as we know it. It's not creationism, but it's not a classical education either.

[Anonymous]

Limited math, isn’t it? Compared to the SAT and ACT?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this include questions about "creation science"?

Tell me you don’t know what a classical education is without telling me…

FL is doing that at all. This is just an excuse to cater to RW religious extremists.

[Anonymous]

Lots of crazy homeschoolers in Florida--always has been. A "classical education" is the newish buzzword for evangelical christian homeschool curriculums.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A "classical education," lol. Somehow I don't think these folks have ever read Cicero in Latin.

i went to classical school and, yes, i have read cicero in latin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Florida likes to have their own version of things, 20 plus years ago I know you had to take the Florida Teachers Certification Exams instead of Praxis like everywhere else.

They also renamed Common Core to "BEST" as part of the fake anti-woke propaganda.

[Anonymous]

The trouble with a classicist he looks at a tree
That's all he sees, he paints a tree
The trouble with a classicist he looks at the sky
He doesn't ask why, he just paints a sky

[Anonymous]

Honestly this test looks harder to me than the other tests. I’m curious to see how many people choose this option.