Fairness in educational assessment and measurement

Table of contents
Introduction – Neil J. Dorans and Linda L. Cook
Part I: Ensuring Fairness in Test Design, Construction, Administration and Scoring
Fairness in Test Design and Development – Michael J. Zieky
Maintaining Fairness Through Test Administration – James A. Wollack & Susan M. Case
Fairness in Test Scoring – Randall D. Penfield
Fairness in Score Interpretation – Jinghua Liu & Neil J. Dorans
Commentary on Ensuring Fairness in Test Design, Construction, Administration and Scoring – Sandip Sinharay
Part II: Assessing the Fairness of Comparisons under Divergent Measurement Conditions

The Fairness of Comparing Test Scores Across Different Tests or Modes of Administration – Mary Pommerich
Comparing Test Scores across Grade Levels – Katherine E. Castellano and Michael J. Kolen
Testing Individuals in Special Populations – Elizabeth A. Stone and Linda L. Cook
Comparing Scores from Tests Administered in Different Languages – Stephen G. Sireci, Joseph　A.　Rios, and Sonya Powers
Commentary on the Assessment of the Fairness of Comparisons under Divergent Measurement Conditions – David Thissen
Part III: Perspectives on Fair Assessment

Fairness Using Derived Scores – Edward Haertel and Andrew Ho
Legal Aspects of Test Fairness – Susan E. Phillips
Philosophical Perspectives on Fairness in Educational Assessment – Rebecca Zwick and Neil　J.　Dorans
Commentary on "Perspectives on Fair Assessment" – Frank C. Worrell
The Implications of Societal Changes for Fairness Assessment – Neil J. Dorans and Linda　L.　Cook

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.








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