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Peer reviewedCommon, R. W.; Frost, L. G. – Canadian Journal of Native Education, 1988
Examines misclassification of Native Canadian students' abilities with standardized intelligence test results. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (particularly verbal scale) results often reflect extent of acculturation, not personal capabilities. Paper indicates areas of needed research to find more appropriate ways of assessing…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Canada Natives, Cultural Differences
