the obama effect
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{The Obama Effect
Radio lab podcast, 2009
Traditional IQ test, 20 questions
Test given before Obama was elected
Whites: 12/20 Blacks: 8.5/20
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Achievement gap
Same test after election speech
White: 12/20 Black: 12/20
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How do we close the gap?
Gaps between how women and men score on math tests
Gaps between athletes of different races
Its all in the way you frame it
Problem solving
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“Culture-free”
Stereotypes are part of our culture
Stereotype: Blacks have a lower IQ
Stereotypes do not prevent you from doing what you want, they distract you
Back to Obama…
How can we reduce the control that stereotypes have on our students?