Many research has been done debating the effectiveness of the placement test. In article one the main point and study is how well students who are placed in remedial classes succeed throughout college. I believe that the placement tests are …show more content…
I believe placement test are not a credible way of testing student success in college. Belfield and Crosta concludes with, “Research evidence suggests that, for the most part, the traditional system of developmental education is not achieving its intended purpose: to improve outcomes for underprepared students.” (5) knowing that this test is not doing its job: which is to help students then why do so many colleges still use it? Taking this all-in I believe there is a simple