These math gaps emerging will limit opportunities for underrepresented, ELL, rural, and first-generation students for SAT/ACT
Many of my students are starting the next math in the sequence with only 2/3 of their previous math- the order was no new content when moving to virtual
Rich students have tutors but those without tutors just have a gap that will either be filled by tutoring and enrichment or won't. The math tests for SAT/ACT don't truly measure ability but with this GAP and no modification we are going to inevitable see score depression
It would be a mistake to think a math gap will only last a year or two. Once a gap exist it tends to impact student efficacy which can lead to a spiral or a significant dent.
I learned while working with 3rd-5th while tutoring SAT/ACT simultaneously that the gaps in 3rd-5th math create problems for 11th-12th graders.
Which is why teaching at a 3rd-grade level was my most effective method for SAT/ACT prep. Every problem had to be broken down to that level for me.
I say this to say, do we think a 3rd-10th grader with a gap will not have that gap present in the SAT/ACT. I can tell what skill set an 11th grader missed in 5th grade by the problems he consistently misses
Test-free or optional can't be a one-year thing. If you don't want your 50% SAT/ACT to drop, it's going to have to be a long-term commitment
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