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 \nWith the change in attitudes about the role of standardized tests in collegeadmissions has come change in the tests themselves.In fact,high school stu-dents today must prepare for a greater number of standardized tests than did stu-dents ten years ago.Many students now take both the ACT and the SAT-I,using the better of the two scores for their college applications.Many also takethe SAT-II tests—formerly the Achievement Tests.Numerous colleges requirethe SAT-II tests;others recommend them for admission or for placement.Evenschools that do not actually require SAT-II tests usually will consider thescores.In addition,most states have their own tests to evaluate a student's apti-tude and achievement.Finally,for many high school students the GED is thetest that leads to college or a job.Many specialized high schools use the GED asa graduation requirement.  \nStandardized tests have changed in content,as well.The SAT-I,for exam-ple,has dropped antonyms,added longer paired readings,and changed the mathformat.All SAT-II English composition tests now require an essay.The ACThas dropped social studies and added reading comprehension.In addition,thewriting portfolio is now requested by a number of institutions as a method ofevaluation.Also,several tests have adopted the ACT's form for English usage.This form involves student analysis of complete paragraphs rather than individ-ual,unrelated sentences.  \nGiven the changes in the role of standardized tests,in the tests themselves,and in their content,students must have excellent preparation for standardizedtesting.This book wi","cbCailIo7ZTbd8as","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailIo7ZTbd8as","pdf",1938144,"English","# Process Paper\n# An Introduction\n## Vocabulary Builder Lessons\n## Answers to Vocabulary Practice Tests\n## Grammar and Usage\n## Answers to Sample Exercises\n## Answers to Practice Tests\n## Social Studies\n## Answers to Reading Comprehension Questions\n## Science\n## Humanities\n## Answers to Reading Comprehension Questions\n## Writing Assessment\n## Timed Essay Writing\n## Develop a Thesis\n## Dig for Evidence\n## Design a Plan\n## Compose\n## Proofread and Edit\n## Portfolio Writing\n## Personal Narrative\n## Fictional Narrative\n## Instructions\n## Editorial\n## Review\n## Letter\n## Play\n## Poetry\n# Bibliography","[{\"question\":\"Why do standardized test scores matter in college admissions decisions?\",\"answer\":\"The manual states that admissions officers believe standardized tests are accurate predictors of future college success. 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