Why do some blacks say tests are biased againt them?
141340
its a way of tryin to make themselves look better. if they blame the test for them gettin the questions wrong then its not their fault for now konwin the answer.
575205
I couldn't agree more. Black people realize this too. But most will simply say you are ignorant for noticing what needs to be noticed, so that blacks have some motivation not to slip into the "N" category.
91082
Seberal problems I have discovered with standardized testing include 1) sometimes they are biased towards a particular group by design (such as race, those with disabilities, or towards people with low levels of education), 2) tests can me misused if the person administering the test does not understand the proper way in which to give it, or they make a mistake in interpreting the results, and 3) reliance on standardized testing scores is overrated; it does not always present an accurate picture of the "testee"and some people do not perform well on tests due to their learning style.  If you are looking for more information, I would like to suggest the PsychInfo database.  You need to have access to it through a school, but if you can arrane it, it is an excellent resource.
685940
I agree with you that it does occur, though I feel people too often cry discrimination just so they can get something out of it, not necessarily because it truly occurred.  Sorry if that's not really an opposing argument, but perhaps it will add another angle to your paper?
759779
Thank you.\n\nAlso, they fail to realize how many blacks dislike that word.\n\nNotice how they focus on the thugs and gangsters?\n\nI suppose they think that all of us act that way too.......
193813
As a black male (and understand that I do not speak for everyone at all), I think it's all bull.  I have seen what the question maker has said happen too and it's nonsense.  But just as often as it is nonsense, it is real.\n\nI am not one of those (as I call them) "Angry "Insert race Here" People that blame everything on my race.  In fact, I blame nothing on my race, if someone is a jerk to me, I'll assume it's because I did something to offend them.  If it turns out they are racist, then no skin off my back, I know I'm a good person and they are lacking what could have been a good friend.  This does not mean I will treat them differently might I add, I'll act with them as I would with anyone else.  You may ask why, because it's not MY problem.  If I react to them being racist, it gives them a reason to be racist.  \n\nBack on topic, it is sad when people use the "race card" as mentioned above, but what I would ask folks if to look for the ones that are using that card just as much as you look to folks like me, that may be treated with racial bias for real and yet don't pull that nonsense.\n\nAnd either way it can be racism.
47951
To answer the first question, I think that the reason black men are not underestimated-especially in today's society is because they feel determined to prove themselves to NOT be the white person's stereotype.  It is not uncommon to see a black man with more determination and drive to succeed than his white counterparts.  \nI dont understand the second question... a little clarification?
1119791
No,because whites are trying to prove we are more related to apes than they are which this how slavery came about. If they believe that in the past, black intelligence is equal to an ape what do you think they taught their future off springs. Blacks are inferior.
782918
Because of the "one drop rule" that has been ingrained in black people's history in America.  It says that if you have one drop of black blood, you are black.  Also, maybe they just identify more with the black side of them rather than the other side.  It's their prerogative.
306283
It is the other way around. I think black people are racists to white people. They exclude themselves. B.E.T televsion for example. White people dont have W.E.T.
253231
They both test differently... I think both should be used.  hey need to reformat the test to not be gender or ethnically biased but otherwise, combined, they are great tools.
1098646
because people are ignorant. that's all there is to it. we make things out to be a big deal, instead of acting like black people are just like everybody else. take black history month for example. kids are forced to learn stuff only for a month about the contributions of black americans. it should be integrated all the time and treated no differently than anyone else.
958149
I think it means that Blacks need to stop blaming other people, generally whites, for not doing better. Blacks today have more opportunities than at any other time in history except, perhaps, immediately following the Civil War, yet instead of taking advantage of these opportunities, they insist that they are unable to because "Whitey is still holding them down." That's a victim's outlook, not powerful people who are able to determine the course of their lives. They need to seize that power and run with it and achieve whatever it is they want to achieve.
984667
Well, in the south back in the late 1800's and early 1900's, they used to have intelligence tests and a poll tax that would keep most blacks away.  You could also set up polling places too far away from where they live, or put too few machines in making the wait too long.
418737
Where did you pick this? from the dumb laws? there were rules for the times. Things have changes, we have no such law that exists which are racially biased.
294583
Standardized tests are an excellent way to measure progress and academic acumen objectively when school standards and teaching vary so much from area to area.  Getting an A in some schools is not the equivalent of an A in others.....and standardized tests are a means to compare results fairly.  Some groups (mostly special interest/minority groups) complain that the tests are biased because those groups have lower test results.  The SAT has even changed over the years because of these complaints.  I think these communities would be better served solving the problems of their schools then complaining about the test results personally.  The big issue facing success in poor vs. rich schools is property taxes fund public schools.  If you're in a wealthy district you have much better class room resources.  There are other considerations that are directly related to this.....in urban schools the tendency is to recieve more state/federal money for faking attendance and pass records.  Because of this being used as a funding determinant.....schools lie about them....the Bush No Child Left Behind Act furthers this in principle.  The problem isn't standardizing test results differing with social/racial classes...the problem is why they differ.  But it's a lot easier to complain about standardized test objectivity than it is to say the urban schools are failing and come up with complicated solutions.  Or for some minority communities to deal with their internal problems and causes for the disparity.
550714
based on my own sampling I have noticed that people giving articulate, intelligent answers to questions asked gravitate towards the left in their views and the ones leaving simple sloganistic responses that in no way come close to answering questions seem to have a \n"rightie" bias.  \n\nAn unscientific sampling to be sure.