William H. Angoff (September 14, 1919 – January 5, 1993) was an American research scientist. He worked for the Educational Testing Service (ETS), where he helped improve the SAT and authored books about testing.
William H. Angoff | |
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Born | September 14, 1919 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | January 5, 1993 (aged 73) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Education | Harvard University Purdue University |
Occupation | Research scientist |
Employer | Educational Testing Service |
Spouse | Eleanor Angoff |
Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
Angoff was born on September 14, 1919, in Boston, Massachusetts.[1] He graduated from Harvard University and earned a master's degree followed by a PhD from Purdue University.[2]
Angoff first worked as a psychological testing expert for the United States Army during World War II.[2]
Angoff worked for the Educational Testing Service (ETS) from 1950 to 1993.[2] He became the director of developmental research in 1976.[3] Over the course of his career, he helped improve the SAT, an exam taken by millions of American high school graduates.[4] He also promoted the use of testing in his speeches and writing.[4]
With his wife Eleanor, Angoff had a son and a daughter. They resided in Princeton, New Jersey.[2]
Angoff died of a heart attack on January 5, 1993, in Princeton.[5]