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[quote]Ok. What is the history and culture of most of the Hispanic and black students who took the test? [/quote]

They are western civilization culture derived.  Cultures influenced by the ancient Roman and Greek world and Christianity, with their own local variations.

Asian cultures are Confucian derived. Cultures influenced by 5 classics, with their own local variations.

[quote]And if cultures approach testing differently, then that inherently makes the test biased? There are cultural barriers for kids who don’t come from a test-focused culture. [/quote]

No, it doesn't bias the test itself.

It can bias the attitude towards education, or preparation for tests.

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American culture believes in the importance of being "well rounded", which means they don't put an emphasis on education as much.  American kids play a lot of sports, have other e.c. activities.

This is a very American thing. European universities don't care about athletics or your e.c.s activities. They look at your test scores, and that's it.  They are more aligned with Asian countries in terms of college admissions.

Asians believe that academics is more important than being "well rounded", which means they over emphasize education.  Asian students do play sports and music, but education is emphasized more.[/quote]

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