College Board Research
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Differential Validity and Prediction of the SAT
The purpose of the study is to examine the differential validity and prediction of the SAT using a nationally representative sample of first-year college students admitted with the revised version of the SAT. The findings demonstrate that there are similar patterns of differential validity and prediction by gender, race/ethnicity, and best language subgroups on the revised SAT compared with previous research on older versions of the test.
Validity of the SAT for Predicting First-Year College Grade Point Average
This report presents the results of a large-scale national validity study of the SAT. The results show that the changes made to the SAT did not substantially change how well the test predicts first-year college performance. Across all institutions, the recently added writing section is the most highly predictive of the three individual SAT sections. As expected, the best combination of predictors of first-year college grade point average is high school grade point average and SAT scores.
College Outcomes Comparisons by AP and Non-AP High School Experiences
Performance was examined for five cohorts of 1998–2002 Texas public high school graduates through their first year and 1998–2001 cohorts through their fourth year of Texas public higher education. Student performance on college outcomes included (a) first- and fourth-year grade point averages, (b) first- and fourth-year credit hours earned, and (c) four-year graduation status. Outcomes were compared across students who varied by three types of AP (course only, exam only, and both course and exam) and two types of non-AP (dual enrollment only and other course only) experiences in high school.
Testing Accommodations for English Language Learners: A Review of State and District Policies
This report is a review and summary of current information regarding test accommodations currently used in different states and districts for English language learners (ELL). Similarities and differences among states regarding ELL accommodation are documented.