67. What is the future of standardized testing for college admissions?
Sep 14, 2022
Recently, U.S. colleges reported that only 5% of their participating schools requested standardized test scores in the past school year. This is a drastic decrease from 55% in 2019. It is clear that the pandemic forced a pause on standardized testing practices. While educators and parents have debated using standardized testing for years, the disruption over the past two years has accelerated the issue.
Has the pandemic marked the end of standardized testing as we know it? What are the reasons behind rethinking these tests and exploring alternative ways of measuring student aptitude? Can we understand students' mastery without standardized testing? What does the future of standardized testing look like?
David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, joins Kevin to discuss the state of testing during the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving equity in testing, and the future of standardized testing.