As any parent of a high school student in their sophomore or junior year is aware, the SAT is undergoing significant changes. While much speculation surrounds the latest version of the Scholastic Assessment Test, the true nature of the exam will only be revealed when thousands of anxious students open their test booklets in March 2016.
The College Board, which creates and administers this pivotal college admission exam, states, “The SAT tests the reading, writing, and math skills that you learn in school and that are critical for success in college and beyond. It provides both students and colleges with insights into how prepared candidates are for college-level coursework.” However, one must question whether the SAT genuinely assesses a student’s readiness to navigate the complexities of university life, which does not come with a parental support system or a structured meal plan.
It would be enlightening to consider what this test might look like if mothers were involved in its design. Potential questions could include:
- The kitchen trash can is overflowing. What is the best course of action?
a) Ignore it
b) Wait for mom to handle it
c) Use your strength to tie up the full bag, take it out to the dumpster, and replace it with a fresh one
d) This scenario has no solution - When Teen A enters the restroom, only one square of toilet paper remains. What is the likelihood that Teen A’s sibling will have toilet paper for their next visit?
a) 100%
b) 0%
c) Pi
d) The answer is contingent upon the mother’s location relative to the bathroom - Student A has a filthy soccer uniform and a game tomorrow. How will this uniform be cleaned?
a) Mitosis
b) Mom’s sensory signals will trigger her laundry instincts
c) Student A must learn to operate the washing machine and wash it tonight
d) Magic fairies - Teen B has multiple high-tech devices but struggles to use the dishwasher. What is the probability they can successfully operate it?
a) 100%
b) 0%
c) Hydrogen bonds
d) None of the above - There are two juice boxes in the fridge and 24 in the basement. How long will it take for three siblings to resolve this issue?
a) 2 minutes
b) 10 minutes
c) 60 minutes
d) Time is irrelevant, as the ensuing argument over who must fetch the juice box will result in all siblings being grounded - The human body sheds 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells daily. How often should bed sheets be laundered?
a) Daily
b) Weekly
c) Never
d) Wait, bed sheets get changed? - If the Spanish Club’s annual Fiesta is on Friday, what are the chances that Julia has gathered all the ingredients for her gluten-free churros by Thursday at 10 p.m.? Is this probability the same, higher, or lower than the chance she will request her mother to prepare and fry the churros?
a) The same
b) Higher
c) Lower
d) None of the above; Julia has completely forgotten about the churros.
If these questions were included, parents might feel compelled to secure a specialized tutor for the new SAT.
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In summary, the proposed questions illustrate the practical skills that could better prepare students for real-world scenarios, highlighting the importance of life skills alongside academic knowledge.