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Peer reviewedThomas, William B. – Teachers College Record, 1984
This article disputes psychological test results from the 1920s that indicated low performance by Blacks. Inaccurate experimental research procedures and conclusions of tests are observed. Cultural determinants, heredity, and influence of test instruments on data are examined. (DF)
Descriptors: Black Achievement, Blacks, Cultural Influences, Educational History
Direct linkGonzalez, Jorge E.; Ryser, Gail R.; Epstein, Michael H.; Shwery, Craig S. – Assessment for Effective Intervention, 2006
This study examined the extent to which the Behavioral and Emotional Rating Scale: Parent Rating Scale (BERS: PRS) constitutes a reliable measure for assessing strengths of Hispanic children and youth. Major conceptual and theoretical issues with respect to cross-cultural assessment are presented. Further, emotional and behavioral disorders are…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Test Validity, Test Reliability, Hispanic American Students
