Fairness in educational assessment and measurement

The importance of fairness, validity, and accessibility in assessment is greater than ever as testing expands to include more diverse populations, more complex purposes, and more sophisticated technologies. This book offers a detailed account of fairness in assessment, and illustrates the interplay...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: National Council on Measurement in Education, issuing body (issuing body)
Otros Autores: Dorans, Neil J. (Editor ), Cook, Linda L., editor (editor), Dorans, Neil J., editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Taylor & Francis 2016
2016.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:NCME applications of educational measurement and assessment book series.
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Sumario:The importance of fairness, validity, and accessibility in assessment is greater than ever as testing expands to include more diverse populations, more complex purposes, and more sophisticated technologies. This book offers a detailed account of fairness in assessment, and illustrates the interplay between assessment and broader changes in education. In 16 chapters written by leading experts, this volume explores the philosophical, technical, and practical questions surrounding fair measurement. Fairness in Educational Assessment and Measurement addresses issues pertaining to the construction, administration, and scoring of tests, the comparison of performance across test takers, grade levels and tests, and the uses of educational test scores. Perfect for researchers and professionals in test development, design, and administration, Fairness in Educational Assessment and Measurement presents a diverse array of perspectives on this topic of enduring interest.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (329 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781317684671
9781315774527
9781317684688