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Peer reviewedTaylor, Orlando L.; Lee, Dorian Latham – Negro Educational Review, 1987
Standardized tests rely on communicative behavior. Incongruities between the language of the test giver and the test taker can result in bias. Data on communications should be consulted so that tests allow for linguistic and cultural differences. This is the only way the abilities of Blacks can be accurately assessed. (VM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education
