1. Evaluate the current SAT process based on evidence from this article.
The quote from the article that really caught my attention was “It doesn't matter if [what you write] is true or not,” . This is a shock because you'd think that the SAT being such a big test that you'd want to have accurate information in the writing portion. I do believe this is a good technique to an extent that stretching the truth too much can get you confused.
2. Propose a way in which the SAT’s evaluation of writing accurately judges an applicant’s writing ability.
I do not agree with the process of just skimming and essay for common errors, I believe they should further examine it to assure the grade given is the one deserved. Also, I recognized after reading the second paragraph on the second page that when writing these essays vocabulary is crucial considering they only overlook the entire essay for a short moment.. Students who are taking the SAT need to base what they are writing and how they are writing it on on the common grading process to better the overall grade.
3. Based on this article, how prepared do you feel you are to take (or retake) the SAT’s writing portion? What
practice or instruction might you still need?
Just being a sophomore I don't feel to confident in myself if I were to take the test anytime soon. I still have trouble managing my time during section time limited tests. Our instructors could prepare us more by putting pressure on us while taking mock SATs so we could have an experience of what it's actually like.
1st image: Link, 9/24/12, answer sheet
I don't see myself that ready for the SAT score either but I can build up to it. I also think that stuff being true or not was a huge shock to me too. If they are teaching us the right stuff and when the topic comes up it is like they are tricking us to fail or something. Some teens would think, "why am I going to so many different classes and learning different stuff in school when I can completely guess on the SAT." And I love your blog, it is very eye catching but somethings I can't read at all because of your background.
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