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Peters, Cassandra A. – 1979
For the most part, standardized tests are verbal and presuppose that the test takers know the language, culture, and values of the test makers, who usually represent white, middle class language and values. The communication problems that minority groups face when taking standardized tests include phonological biases (especially when the tests are…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Minority Groups, Standardized Tests
