Understanding Stereotype Threat and Achievement Gaps

What is the primary factor that stereotype threat affects in standardized testing?

• The difficulty level of the test

• The test-taker's performance

• The time allocated for the test

• The format of the test

How can the placement of demographic questions influence test scores?

• It has no effect on test scores

• It makes the test easier

• Placing them at the start can widen score gaps

• Placing them at the end can widen score gaps

What was the outcome when Asian-American women wrote about their Asian identity before a math test?

• Their scores decreased

• They were disqualified

• Their scores remained the same

• Their scores increased

What is one proposed reason for why stereotype threat occurs?

• Inadequate test preparation

• Stress and distraction from conforming to stereotypes

• Test format changes

• Lack of interest in the subject

How can teaching students about the changeability of abilities impact stereotype threat?

• It has no impact

• It encourages students to improve and reduces stereotype threat

• It makes students more anxious

• It reinforces fixed mindsets