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By Kerri Goldberg,
Robert Nichols,
Michael Perlman
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Corey Stark
Government 375

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 Introduction

Background
History of IQ and SAT: The origin and evolution of the IQ tests and SAT are discussed here.
The Nature vs. Nurture Debate: This section addresses the issue of environmental differences?

Issues and options
Racial Bias?: African-Americans score consistently lower on standardized intelligence tests than white Americans. Are the tests geared toward white mainstream culture and, as a result, biased?
Class Bias?: Most current test critiques focus on racial discrepancies. What is the influence of socio-economic status?
Test options: This section examines possible assessment alternatives.

Government policies aimed at Social Racism
Changing the tests does not appear to be an effective policy option. Thus, we examine some key court cases and legislation that seek to ensure equal opportunity in education and employment in society.
Policies #1
Policies #2

Conclusion

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Government 375: Educational Reform and Ideology