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Peer reviewedHolden, Constance – Science, 1989
The issue of interpretation of standard test scores of minorities is discussed. The history of the issue is reviewed. The National Academy of Science's decision to reinterpret the scores of minorities is summarized. (YP)
Descriptors: Minority Groups, Predictor Variables, Psychometrics, Racial Bias
Download full textCummins, Jim – FOCUS, 1982
Although most educators agree in theory that labeling linguistically and culturally different students as "low I.Q." can adversely affect their academic progress, in practice a disproportionate number of bilingual students are still being "deported" into special education and vocational classes as a combined result of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Students
Koelsch, Nanette; And Others – 1995
This "Guide" is intended for staff developers and assessment planners already familiar with current educational assessment reform. Performance assessment means measuring the growth or achievement of one student's performance against an established set of standards for quality, the "performance standards." Students usually…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Assessment, Educational Change
