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Some concerns about the estimation of learning potential from the system of multicultural pluralistic assessment
Author(s) -
Yonge George D.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
psychology in the schools
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1520-6807
pISSN - 0033-3085
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6807(198210)19:4<482::aid-pits2310190414>3.0.co;2-3
Subject(s) - multiculturalism , psychology , multicultural education , pedagogy
After considering how an estimate of learning potential (ELP) is derived from the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment, it was shown that most of the characteristics of ELP deemed to be important are generated by statistical artifacts. It was also noted that the fundamental assumption underlying ELP is without supportive evidence. ELP should not be used to make judgements about individual children or other educational decisions.