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Multiple Measures of Assessment Needed for College Readiness Post-Pandemic

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the wake of the COVID pandemic, high school GPAs (HSGPA) are less likely to be clear indicators of first-year, postsecondary success. We believe in multiple measurements. A more holistic assessment of students, including the use of the ACT test score alongside HSGPA, acts as a better predictor.

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Why We Need a Fairer and More Equitable Approach to K-12 Grading to Boost College Completion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Instead, educators can transform these metrics from mere proxies into accurate measures of knowledge that are tightly aligned to college and career readiness standards. They can create a more nuanced and equitable approach to grading that truly reflects student learning and prepares them for success after high school.

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