College Scholastic Ability Test

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/college-scholastic-ability-test

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Who wrote College Scholastic Ability Test?Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE)
2. What is the official name?College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)
3. What is the common name?Suneung (수능)
4. What is the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)?The CSAT, also called Suneung, is a yearly test in South Korea that helps decide which university students can attend. It is given on the third Thursday of November by the Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation. It checks how ready students are for college.
5. Why is the CSAT so important for students in South Korea?The CSAT is the main test used for regular university admissions, so it is the biggest hurdle for many students. Because of this, students and their families focus a lot on studying for it, and it shapes school life.

Standardized Assessment: A uniform testing method designed to ensure fair comparison of student performance.
Tertiary Education: Education provided by universities, colleges, and other higher learning institutions.
Regular Admission Round: The primary application period for South Korean universities, heavily reliant on CSAT scores.
Scholastic Aptitude: A person's inherent ability or potential to succeed in academic pursuits.