“I’m Trying To Bring the Scores of My School Up, Man! Standardized Testing, Stereotypes, and High-Performing African American Elementary School Students
This qualitative study investigated factors that produced or perpetuated standardized test-based stereotype threat effects for a group of African American children. Findings revealed 4 themes: a perception of education as strictly test preparation, test-based stress and anxiety, racial salience, and stereotypes. Implications for practice and policy are discussed
