Title: A fair test?
First published: 1994
Description: How far is assessment fair? In this evaluation of research from a wide range of countries the authors examine the evidence for differences in performance among gender and ethnic groups on various forms of assessment. They explore the reasons put forward for these observed differences and clarify the issues involved. The authors' concern is that assessment practice and interpretation of results are just for all groups. This is a complex field in which access to schooling, the curriculum offered, pupil motivation and esteem, teacher stereotype and expectation all interact with the mode of assessment. This analytical and comprehensive overview is essential reading in a field crucial to educators.
Subjects: Test bias, Sexism in educational tests, Examinations, Educational tests and measurements, Validity, Examens, Tests et mesures en education, Vooroordelen, Tests, Validite, Biais dans les tests, Sexisme dans les tests en education
Places: Great Britain
LC classification: LB3060.62 .G57 1994