Critics Argue That the SAT and ACT Tests

question 95

Multiple Choice

Critics argue that the SAT and ACT tests:

• A)are culturally biased
• B)are not affected by coaching
• C)are based on merit
• D)are fair to all groups of students
• E)none of these choices

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Definitions:

Productive Vocabularies

The set of words a person can actively produce or use in appropriate contexts, often contrasted with receptive vocabulary, which includes words a person can understand but might not actively use.

Speech Impediment

Any condition that affects the ability to produce clear and understandable speech, including stuttering, lisping, and dysarthria.

Overextension

The application of a word or concept beyond its usual associated contexts, often occurring in the language development of children.

Fast Mapping

Fast Mapping is the process by which children quickly connect a new word with its meaning after only a few exposures to the word, contributing to rapid vocabulary expansion.