Between 1996 and 1997,the Scores of Everyone Who Took the SAT

question 37

Multiple Choice

Between 1996 and 1997,the scores of everyone who took the SAT in previous years improved. What was the reason for this improvement?

• A)Students during those years had higher levels of intelligence.
• B)Students were better prepared.
• C)The grading of the tests was more accurate.
• D)Tests were rescored after the test was made less difficult.

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