A comparative study of white and negro children

Abstract

Examines whether regular school programs were geared equally to Negro and White children. A total of 238 children (112 White and 126 Negro) from similar socio-economic backgrounds were studied by means of the Binet and Yerkes Points Scales. Results of the Binet Scale showed that the percentage of retardation of Negro Ss was greater than that of the White Ss of the same age. White children had more aptitude for logical reasoning, were more headstrong and had better muscle control. White Negro Ss had better language skills and had appreciation of color. The variability of scores of these children were due to race, sex differences or variations in individual capacities. Educational progress may be achieved both by conforming to high standards and by individual variations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved)