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Psychological Evidence in the Larry P. Opinion: A Case of Right Problem-Wrong Solution?

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Reschly, Daniel J. – School Psychology Review, 1980

The analysis in this article is directed to the basic issues: Are IQ tests biased against Black children? And are IQ tests valid for the placement of Black children in special programs? The research evidence on these major issues is ambiguous and contradictory. (Author/CTM)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Black Students, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education

Intelligence Tests on Trial.

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Madden, Palmer Brown – School Psychology Review, 1980

This article addresses the question of why intelligence tests were put on trial. The courts had to weigh the validity of intelligence tests once California chose to rely upon intelligence tests to justify the large numbers of Black children in classes for the educable mentally retarded. (Author/CTM)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Black Students, Court Litigation, Cultural Influences