August 15, 2002
An E-Hurdle to Grad School
An E-Hurdle to Grad School
Unlike the pencil-and-paper format, where all test-takers receive the same set of questions, the computerized test presents each person with a different set of individually tailored questions. If you get a question right, the computer shows you a more difficult question. By favoring those who are more inclined to guessing, FairTest public education director Robert Schaeffer said the computerized format "favors brash, white males" over women and minorities.
Posted by rshah at August 15, 2002 12:00 PM