A recently released national study finds the implicit and explicit bias may cloud the judgement of teachers when evaluating math ability in students. Below are the highlights:
- A preregistered experiment tested for teacher biases in an online “zoom” setting.
- Based on identical math work, teachers showed bias against girls and Black students.
- Boys were recommended for gifted programs more than girls.
- Black students were recommended for special education more than White students.
- These biases were moderated by the racial profile of the teacher’s school.
Download the full report here.