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Psychological Evidence in Larry P. v Wilson Riles: An Evaluation by a Witness for the Defense.

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Lambert, Nadine M. – American Psychologist, 1981

Presents a history and analysis of the Larry P. v Wilson Riles litigation in California which prohibited the use of intelligence tests for determining eligibility of Black children for placement in educable mentally retarded programs. Argues against the court decision, and claims tests are not biased. (APM)

Descriptors: Black Students, Court Litigation, Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education

The Mental Testing Community and Validity: A Prehistory.

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von Mayrhauser, Richard T. – American Psychologist, 1992

Examines accuracy evaluation in published testing programs of the following: J. M. Cattell; C. Spearman; A. Binet; L. M. Terman; R. M. Yerkes; E. L. Thorndike; and W. D. Scott. Developing community and consensus on testing required convergence between theorists and practitioners. (SLD)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Tests, Educational History, Educational Testing