The ACT and the New Normal: The Role of Testing, Reliability and Research in the Context of Test Optional
Day: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Room: Royal Ballroom 2
First Learning Outcome: -Gain understanding of the role tests can and should play to support the achievement of strategic enrollment outcomes
Second Learning Outcome: -Consider reliability research claims and observations of learning loss in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic challenges.
Third Learning Outcome: -Learn details for best practice when conducting the research to evaluate the impact and future of test optional policy
Core Competencies: Interpretation and Application of Institutional and External Data
Proficiencies: Not Applicable
Intended Audience: General Audience
The ACT and the New Normal: The Role of Testing, Reliability and Research in the Context of Test Optional
Category
Corporate Presentation
Description
In the wake of COVID-driven shifts to test optional admission new normal new questions are emerging. What is the role for admission tests today? Are test scores still reliable and indicative of learning and academic readiness? What is the future of testing and institutional test-use policies? What research best practices should guide the evaluation of COVID-motivated test optional campus policies? Vibrant and candid discussion will make this session time well spent.
Presenter(s):
Kenton Pauls ACT