Testing for Competence in Three Ethnic Groups.

Dillon, Ronna; Carlson, Jerry S.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Testing for Competence in Three Ethnic Groups.

Dillon, Ronna; Carlson, Jerry S.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v38 n2 p437-43 Sum 1978, 78

The effects of performance-enhancing modifications of testing procedures of a Piagetian-type instrument were investigated for samples of elementary school-aged White, Black, and Mexican-American children. Results are discussed in terms of test validity. (JKS)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Cultural Influences, Developmental Stages, Developmental Tasks, Elementary Education, Performance Factors, Racial Differences, Test Validity, Testing, Testing Problems

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