Chapter 1. How Stereotypes Affect Your Test Scores

This video discussed the administration of standardized tests and the observation of achievement gaps among test takers. Achievement gaps refer to noticeable test score differences among groups. This is typically associated with stereotype threats which are believed to influence test scores, especially of minority groups. The video discussed multiple studies evaluating stereotype threats and related achievement gaps. The video also discusses the importance of the local cultural on dominant stereotypes, as well as the influence of beliefs about ones’ abilities on their achievement.

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