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Peer reviewedQuattrocchi, Mary; Sherrets, Steven – Psychology in the Schools, 1980
Although the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) involves modifications and a complete restandardization, the literature suggests that it remains very similar in nature to its predecessor, the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC). Individuals perform on the WISC-R largely the same as they do on the WISC. (Author)
Descriptors: Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Intelligence Differences, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedFord, Donna Y.; And Others – Urban League Review, 1990
Addresses the impact of the ideology of IQ testing on African Americans and Asians. Presents an overview and an analysis of scholarly treatises that illustrate that IQ testing continues to be one mechanism for maintaining racial prejudice and inequality in the United States. (JS)
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Blacks, Cultural Differences, Culture Fair Tests
Peer reviewedSternberg, Robert J.; Grigorenko, Elena L.; Bundy, Donald A. – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 2001
Reviews findings on the predictive validity of psychometric tests of intelligence. Concludes that conventional tests of intelligence can be useful but only if they are interpreted very carefully, taking into account the factors that can affect them, and in conjunction with other measures. (Author)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Children, Cognitive Ability, Early Childhood Education
Peer reviewedOakland, Thomas – School Psychology Digest, 1979
Validity data are provided for the Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Children (ABIC) and the Estimated Learning Potential (ELP) which are components of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA). Results lead the author to conclude that caution is indicated in the use of the two procedures. (JKS)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing
Joseph, Andre – 1977
The history and use of intelligence testing are reviewed, with emphasis on the validity of intelligence tests for black populations. Different definitions of intelligence are summarized, followed by an historical review of intelligence testing. The work of Alfred Binet is discussed, as well as the validity and reliability of his scales. A…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Blacks, Cultural Influences, Culture Fair Tests
