Is test-bias testing biased?
August 27, 2010 by Jacob Hawley
Tools used to check standardized tests for bias may have flaws themselves. What’s going on?
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Tools used to check standardized tests for bias may have flaws themselves. What’s going on?
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The results are in: Take a look at the most recent college rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
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The United States is lagging behind other countries in college completion. Here’s how it happened – and how could be fixed.
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The knee-jerk reaction to attend college after high school may be stopping mid-kick. More students are opting to take some time off — and colleges are supporting the idea.
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Corporations are courting social-network-savvy grads. Here’s how top business schools are meeting the demand:
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Which universities are considered the brainiest? If you’re guessing Harvard or Yale, guess again.
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A new study checked out the relationship between Facebook use and academic performance. Here’s what it found:
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As the economy slowly rebounds, students are finding certain opportunities on the rise.
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Cheating students are trying to outsmart a new service used by many colleges. Here’s what they’re up to:
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One man without a PhD teaching 10-minute YouTube lectures. What could go wrong?
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It’s not a news flash that college costs are reaching the red zone. But a new study shows which schools actually give you the best return on your investment.
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A new study says enrollment of men will continue to drop. Here are four ways your school can bring the numbers back up.
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When the jobs come back after the recession, there may not be enough qualified workers to fill them. Here’s why.
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Although online learning is gaining in popularity, it often gets a bad rap from both prospective students and employers.
Does it deserve it? Take a look at the top three myths, and you be the judge.
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Think your language skills are top-notch? Check out this list of the most looked-up words to be sure.
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The school said it was cheating. The student said it was just a “back condition.” Guess who won?
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A 4.0 GPA in high school isn’t what it used to be, this college found. Here’s why so many high-scoring students need remedial courses to catch up.
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The newest way to enforce attendance: scanning students when they come into class. Here’s how this college will do it.
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After four decades of exile from top-flight schools, here’s why military scholarship programs are making a comeback.
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Over the last 50 years, college GPAs have been trending upward. Who are the main offenders: public or private schools?
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At the end of each semester, students are asked to evaluate their professors. But is it a useful measure of the best teachers — or simply a popularity game?
Cheating is risky business — but college students continue to do it. Take a look at what’s motivating them.
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As March Madness heats up, check out which top-seeded teams have the highest graduation rates for black and white students – and which have the lowest.
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Students are picking their college professors based on their online reputations. Which scores are most important to them?
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Find out how many students consider this database a go-to site for academic research.
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It definitely makes good sense (and good cents) to stay in school — both high school and college — according to the results of a recent study.
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Students with this major tend to be the worst offenders when it comes to cheating, a new study says.
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What did students do over winter break? Many will sum it up in one word — and that word isn’t “sleep.”
Colleges are supposed to be about providing a good education. But a new study shows most Americans believe they now care more about something else.
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More students are studying abroad than ever — but what are they getting out of the experience?
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For years, we’ve assumed students who take AP courses are better prepared for college. But is it still true?
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Getting used to college life isn’t easy — and there’s one thing many students need to make a successful transition.
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Getting top grades can open doors to jobs and graduate schools. So the question is: How hard should a student have to work to get an A?
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A newly proposed piece of legislation is aimed at shutting down ‘diploma mills.’
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With the rising cost of attending college, how can students cope with pricey textbooks? These schools may have the answer.
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