Jun 09 2008
“Write Long and Prosper”
A story from 2005 about Les Perelman’s findings on the SAT writing test.
Archive for June, 2008
Jun 09 2008
Writing Test Results
This is a report on the results of the 2007 NAEP writing test, administered to 8th and 12th graders.
Jun 06 2008
Ben Stein slags U.S. college students
This isn’t specifically about writing , but Stein’s complaints about students are consistent with much of what we hear in that area.
Jun 06 2008
A take on contemporary students’ situation
Although not a news item, this video offers a different and valuable perspective on student literacy.
Jun 05 2008
Comp adjunct bemoans his students
This pseudonymous piece from The Atlantic rehearses some familiar complaints about “underprepared” writing students.
Jun 05 2008
Wake Forest, Worcester Polytech make SAT optional
Wake Forest University became the first nationally ranked private university to make the SAT optional for admission. Worcester Poytechnic, the first science institute to drop the requirement, has seen gains in new student applications.
