I think I will have them take the SCAT test yearly until 7th grade (even though my older one qualified on both parts; the younger one is too young) and then the SAT simply to get more experience taking standardized tests on a computer.
The SAT is still a paper-and-pencil exam for all types of questions -- multiple choice, short answer, and essay. Some people have said cursive handwriting should still be taught because students practiced in it can write faster in cursive than using block letters. It has been shown that SAT essay scores have a substantial positive correlation with the length of the essay.
