ABSTRACT
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.
The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|102 pages
Ensuring Fairness in Test Design, Construction, Administration, and Scoring
chapter 6|12 pages
Commentary on Ensuring Fairness in Test Design, Construction, Administration, and Scoring
part II|106 pages
Assessing the Fairness of Comparisons under Divergent Measurement Conditions
chapter 7|24 pages
The Fairness of Comparing Test Scores across Different Tests or Modes of Administration
chapter 11|12 pages
Commentary on the Assessment of the Fairness of Comparisons under Divergent Measurement Conditions
part III|83 pages
Perspectives on Fair Assessment
