Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-224) and index.
Contents
I. Introduction -- II. The SAT: Standardized testing and underperformance -- ETS and the SAT -- Clobbering the critical reading -- Mutilating the math section -- Wrestling with the writing section -- III. Underperformance: The manifestations -- Anxiety -- Disincentives to success -- Learning differences and your child -- IV. Uncovering the causes of underperformance -- Communication -- Self-Image -- V. Overcoming underperformance -- Incentives to succeed -- Confidence -- VI. Planning to succeds -- Goals and plans.