Historical Events tagged with "academic assessment"
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Education & Academia
Introduction of the First Standardized Test
June 17th, 1901 123 years ago
The College Board launched its first standardized test, a pivotal step in the evolution of academic assessments. Designed to help colleges evaluate applicants, this assessment aimed to measure students' readiness for higher education. The test not only standardized admission processes but also set the foundation for future testing methods, leading eventually to the SAT.
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