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A Social Psychological Perspective on the Achievement Gap in Standardized Test Performance Between White and Minority Students: Implications for Assessment NAEP SAT

Author(s):
Mendoza-Denton, Rodolfo
Publication Year:
2013
Source:
Paper prepared for The Gordon Commission on the Future of Assessment in Education
Document Type:
Report
Page Count:
45
Subject/Key Words:
The Gordon Commission on the Future of Assessment in Education, National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Racial Bias, Achievement Gap, Secondary Education, Self Esteem, Self Concept, Test Bias, Test Development, Stereotype Threat, Racial Differences, SAT

Abstract

This essay explores the issue of academic motivation and performance from a social psychological perspective. The author focuses specifically on the academic achievement gap between White and minority students.

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