SAT scores

[Cynette]

Originally Posted by Temper Metal

I am going to have to agree with vivek's original comment of the standard adult today. Let me explain, I believe that in fifteen years I a may not get a 1500. That is because it is based on basic high school knowledge. If anyone has seen "Are you smarter than a fifth grader?" then they will vouch that over time you forget things. Also, I will say that they ask questions on there I do not know. So I am willing to say that on standard test for the fifth grade, I might not pass.

Originally Posted by Don Rotolo

Sorry, nope, don't buy it. In the 30 years since the SATs I have advanced my knowledge of math and writing several times above what I knew as a PDS*. I do this every day, all day, think I'm any good at it by now?

Also the premise comparing you to a standard adult is false - you are not a standard HS student.

Don

*Poor Dumb Student.

Although I think an "Average Adult" should score as well as an "Average Student" on the SAT and therefore meet the 1500 average test score, I do have to agree with Temper Metal's point about the performance of "Average Adults" on Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" If those people do actually represent the "Average Adult" then it will take an awful lot of Don Rotolos and Dave Laverys to push that average back up. Where do they find those people!?!

And don't worry about your ability to answer those questions fifteen years from now. I've watched the show several times and the only question I've missed so far was "What is the most common first name of the US Presidents?" And for some reason I didn't feel too guilty about that because I know the Presidents by last name, not necessarily by first.