How widely are tests used in American society? -- What are tests used for? -- How tests are created -- Why do African Americans and Hispanics score lower on tests than their white counterparts? -- Reasons for low scores on specific tests -- Left- versus right-brain-based learning and cultural bias -- Help from parents and teachers -- Help from examiners -- Tests can be fun -- Tests that show the superiority of minority children -- Psyching up and battling the various tests: specific remedies.