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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The whole point of standardized tests is that they're supposed to be exactly that - standardized. If students get accommodations then their results should AT LEAST be flagged as such.[/quote] Then also flag if they use a hearing aid, or glasses or needed a wheel chair to get into the room...….  [/quote]

No. Because it’s not a vision test or a mobility test. [b]it’s a test of processing speed.[/b] [/quote]

No it isn't. One can be in the 99th percentile for processing speed and tank either the ELA or the Math part of the SAT or ACT.

You must also know the content and demonstrate reasoning ability.

[b]A student with perfect fine, above average processing speed, who has only taken Alg 2 when tested will score lower than someone who has taken Pre-Calc or Calc.[/b] [/quote]

I thought that the test didn't go beyond Algebra 2?[/quote]

Trigonometry is absolutely on the SAT. Most US high schools do not teach Trig until you get into PreCalc, because "most students don't need it in life or college." [/quote]

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