In a message dated 1/18/2002 2:15:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
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<<     Unfortunately, we always interpret group differences as bad.
 Something in the unconscious minds of teachers must be exorcised if
 group differences appear! It is true that if you look at only SATs, it
 is a challenge to maintain the "differences are not deficits" attitude.
 But it is easier when you consider the full array of human differences.
 
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 "One word of truth outweighs the whole world."
 
              Russian proverb >>

Hello Tipsters,

With regard to SAT and other contemporary standardized measures decendant 
from the turn of the 20th century "IQ" measures. . . let us not forget the 
"Stereotype Threat" as demonstrated by Claude Steele: 

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/sats/interviews/steele.html

emerging briefly from vigilant lurker status, 

Sandra Nagel Randall
Psychology 
GE Assessment
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI

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