A Social Psychological Perspective on the Achievement Gap in Standardized Test Performance Between White and Minority Students, Implications for Assessment
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A Social Psychological Perspective on the Achievement Gap in Standardized Test Performance between White and Minority Students: Implications for Assessment Author(s): Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton Source: The Journal of Negro Education, Vol. 83, No. 4, Special Focus Topics: Diversity, Equity and Excellence with Education Values, Satisfaction, and Experiences (Fall 2014), pp. 465-484 Published by: Jour...
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