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Florida's Board of Governors Set to Approve Alternative College Entrance Exam

The Board of Governors for Florida's public universities is expected to vote on whether to accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT and ACT for college admissions. If approved, Florida would become the first state university system to accept the CLT. The CLT is a three-section, two-hour exam that focuses on verbal reasoning, grammar and writing, and quantitative reasoning. It draws on sources from ancient to modern times, distinguishing itself from the SAT and ACT. This vote is part of an ongoing conflict between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the College Board, which administers the SAT and AP classes. New College of Florida has already signaled acceptance of the CLT pending board approval.

via CNN|

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Florida Considers 'Classical' Alternative to SAT and ACT, While Mourning Angus Cloud and Hearing Hunter Biden Associate Testimony: Morning Rundown

The Florida Board of Governors is expected to vote on whether to accept Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores for admissions to Florida's public universities, making it the first state to do so. The CLT, created as an alternative college entrance exam rooted in a teaching model emphasizing humanities and classical literature, has gained popularity among Christian schools and conservative groups. This move follows a dispute between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the College Board over an Advanced Placement African American history course. Proponents of the CLT argue that it offers an alternative to progressive influence in education, while critics question its methodology and relevance in today's world.

via NBC News|

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South Korea's Exam Overhaul: Tackling Stress and Fertility Crisis

South Korea's government is removing "killer questions" from the country's notoriously difficult eight-hour national college entrance exam, known as the Suneung, in an effort to address issues such as educational inequality, mental health problems, and the declining fertility rate. These questions, which often include material not covered in public school curricula, give an unfair advantage to students with access to private tutoring. The government aims to break the cycle of private education and reduce the burden on parents by providing more after-school and tutoring programs within the public sector. However, critics argue that this move is a superficial solution to a complex problem and that deeper changes, such as dismantling gender norms and supporting working parents, are needed.

via CNN|

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56-year-old Fails China's College Entrance Exam for 27th Year.

Liang Shi, a 56-year-old man from Sichuan, China, has taken the country's grueling college entrance exam, known as the "gaokao," 27 times over the past 40 years, but has yet to achieve a high enough score to enter a top university. Despite studying hard for the exam, Liang's score this year was lower than the previous year, leaving him disappointed and considering giving up. The gaokao is notoriously difficult, with pressure piled on students who spend months in advance cramming for the exam.

via CNN|

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education2 years ago•2 min saved

Self-made millionaire in China fails college entrance exam for 27th time.

Liang Shi, a 56-year-old self-made millionaire in China, has failed the country's notoriously intense college entry exam — for the 27th time. Despite having his own construction materials business and being a millionaire, Liang has always harbored dreams of going to college. He needs to take China's once-a-year college entrance exam, or gao kao, to achieve his dream. Liang started taking the exam in 1983 when he was 16 but gave up for about a decade from 1992 as the test was only for single people under the age of 25.

via Yahoo! Voices|

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education-and-employment2 years ago•3 min saved

China's College Entrance Exam Sees Record Participation Amidst Bleak Job Prospects.

A record-breaking 12.91 million high school students in China took the two-day "gaokao" college entrance exam, which is the only way to get into the country's top universities. However, the spike in candidates has raised concerns among students already facing an uncertain economy and dwindling opportunities, with some arguing the high competition will gradually decrease the value of a college degree. China's youth are the most educated in decades, but they also face a growing mismatch between their expectations and opportunities, with urban unemployment surging after three years of pandemic restrictions hit small businesses hard.

via CNN|

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