摘要
本文以美国加州大学的招生实践为基础,分析高中成绩和标准化入学考试分数对大学一年级成绩的预测效度,以及它们在评定大学申请学生合格性中的作用,同时也阐述了加州大学利用这两种成绩确定申请学生合格性方法的问题与面临的挑战。研究表明,高中成绩对大学一年级成绩的预测效度高于标准化考试(SATI)。但高中成绩主要反映了学生掌握高中知识的程度,而标准化考试成绩则侧重于体现学生的认知能力。合理结合、使用这两种成绩对学生的知识和能力进行评价,将会使大学招生更为科学公允。
This study examines the validity of high school GPA and standardized test scores in the admission process and their role in determining applicant eligibility.It also describes the method that the University of California uses to calculate freshman eligibility.The study shows that high school GPA has a higher validity than do test scores.High school GPA mainly reflects student high school course-related achievements,while standardized test scores demonstrate cognitive abilities.Therefore,it is more effective to calculate freshman eligibility by combining GPA and test scores to assess applicant knowledge,abilities,and achievement in college admissions process.
出处
《考试研究》
2008年第3期115-127,共13页
Examinations Research
