Duke TIP researcher Dr. Matthew Makel is taking the revised SAT in early March as a way to explore the changes in the test and the implications for Duke TIP students. As a researcher in the field of gifted education, Dr. Makel is well-versed in the academic, social, and emotional needs of academically talented students. Both before and after he takes the test on March 5, he will be blogging about his experiences, test preparation, and relevant research about the SAT test process and its implications. We hope this combination of personal anecdote and research will satisfy students and parents alike, giving them a better understanding of the new SAT and what to expect.
Dr. Makel will be joined by Duke TIP’s Ivan Ross, PhD, who spent several years working with a major SAT preparation company instructing students individually and as a group. He will use his experience as an SAT tutor to add another dimension to what we present here.
We will also feature guest bloggers on occasion so that all facets of the test experience are represented: check back often for more!
Contributors
Matthew Makel, PhD, and Duke TIP’s gifted education research specialist and editor of the Digest of Gifted Research
As a society, we care deeply about allowing talented people to flourish. Dr. Makel’s research examines the nature and development of the abilities, perceptions, and environments of academically talented youth to better understand the factors that lead to the expression of talent. He also seeks to communicate research findings to non-researchers. To this end, he serves as editor of Duke TIP’s Digest of Gifted Research, a publication dedicated to providing practical research-based information about raising and educating academically talented youth.
Ivan Ross, PhD, and Duke TIP’s media specialist
Dr. Ross is a former instructor for a major test preparation company. He will be sharing his experience working with young people as they prepare for the SAT as well as providing advice and other data to inform both students and parents.
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