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GMAT algorithm FAQ, part 3
David Kuntz developed the algorithm for Knewton’s GMAT prep course. He is one of the brilliant brains behind the accuracy of Knewton CATs. This is the final installment in his CAT FAQ. For more info, check out parts 1 and 2. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 How… Read more >
GMAT algorithm FAQ, part 2
David Kuntz is Vice President, Research at Knewton, where he builds the CATs for its online GMAT course. He is one of the brilliant brains behind the accuracy of Knewton CATs. This is part 2 in a series of posts about the algorithm behind the GMAT. Part 1 | Part… Read more >
How the GMAT Algorithm Works
David Kuntz is Vice President, Research at Knewton, where he builds the CATs for its online GMAT course. Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 I’ve received a number of inquiries from the community about the GMAT algorithm, so I thought it best to reply in article form. Here… Read more >
How tests are scored
David Kuntz is the Vice President of Research at Knewton, where he works on perfecting the algorithm for its GMAT prep course. – We’ve received grades all our lives. In fact, we’re so used to them that we often don’t think very much about what they mean, or how they are… Read more >
GMAT test day, minute by minute
In reality, test day is not that different from any other day of preparation—test-takers must be attentive, focused, and fully prepared to bring their A-game. But for many test-takers, the term “test day” brings a variety of symptoms: cold sweats, night terrors, the shakes, and so on. Knowing the nitty-gritty… Read more >
A Plethora of CATs
Knewton VP of Research David Kuntz uses the English language to explain the numbers behind his Science. Computer-adaptive tests (CATs) come in all shapes and sizes, and you meet them everywhere: getting your driver’s license, achieving an IT certification like MCSE or CCNA, or applying for admission to business school. … Read more >
Learning Adapted
The word “adapt” has its roots in the Latin word aptare, meaning “to fit.” We think learning works best when it fits you specifically, the way shoes work best when they fit your feet. One on one, any competent teacher can customize the lesson to fit a student’s needs. But… Read more >
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