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Peer reviewedTerrell, Francis; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1981
Identified groups with high and low levels of mistrust of Whites. Half of the participants in each group were then administered the WAIS by a white examiner. The remaining were tested by a Black examiner. The Black examiner-high mistrust group scored significantly higher than the White examiner-high mistrust group. (Author)
Descriptors: Blacks, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Examiners
Peer reviewedKaufman, Alan S. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1979
This paper is intended to aid interpretation of intelligence tests in light of neurological findings and to suggest future test designs which would reflect cerebral hemisphere specialization. The need is emphasized for improved measures of right brain functioning, especially for Blacks, who exhibit some degree of right hemisphere preference. (SJL)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cerebral Dominance, Cognitive Style, Intelligence Differences
Peer reviewedWinfield, Linda F.; Woodard, Michael D. – Educational Policy, 1994
National standards and assessments (President Clinton's Goals 2000 Act) are being proposed to improve schools. This article reviews the bill and examines equity issues, including disparities in instructional conditions among racial/ethnic groups. Using tests to change teaching and learning reflects overreliance on top-down policy, distrust of…
Descriptors: Educational Equity (Finance), Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Federal Programs
