A clear look at how standardized tests fit into colleges and universities, and what they actually measure.
This book examines the rise of testing, how tests are used across subjects, and the careful thinking required to apply results well.
It discusses why higher education has embraced or limited tests, the overlap with high school content, and the move toward more thoughtful, purpose-driven use. The work also surveys several types of tests—across subjects like algebra, civics, history, and language—and explains how validity depends on the intended purpose.
- Understand the historical growth of standardized testing in higher education
- Learn how different subjects overlap with high school content and how that affects testing
- See why curricular validity matters and how test results can be used responsibly
- Explore a range of test types and the roles they play in admissions, placement, and evaluation
Ideal for educators, students, and anyone curious about how tests influence college learning and assessment.