| Description |
xii, 411 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Research on Gender Differences -- 3. Test Performance / Warren W. Willingham, Nancy S. Cole and Charles Lewis [et al.] -- 4. Grades, Accomplishments, and Correlates / Carol A. Dwyer and Linda M. Johnson -- 5. Understanding Gender Differences and Fair Assessment in Context / Nancy S. Cole -- 6. Fairness Issues in Test Development and Administration / Brent Bridgeman and Alicia Schmitt -- 7. Fairness Issues in Test Design and Use -- 8. Summary and Implications |
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1. Introduction -- 2. Research on Gender Differences -- 3. Test Performance / Warren W. Willingham, Nancy S. Cole and Charles Lewis [et al.] -- 4. Grades, Accomplishments, and Correlates / Carol A. Dwyer and Linda M. Johnson -- 5. Understanding Gender Differences and Fair Assessment in Context / Nancy S. Cole -- 6. Fairness Issues in Test Development and Administration / Brent Bridgeman and Alicia Schmitt -- 7. Fairness Issues in Test Design and Use -- 8. Summary and Implications |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of gender differences and similarities in test performance. Based on a review of current research as well as extensive new data, the authors describe results for different types of knowledge and skills in nationally representative samples, as well as major high-stakes tests. They also present data on grades, accomplishments, and patterns of experience and interest that play a critical role in the development of young women and men. The book examines the implications of these patterns and other research evidence on a number of questions and identifies seven important issues in fair assessment |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 367-398) and indexes |
| Subject |
Academic achievement -- Sex differences -- United States.
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Educational tests and measurements -- Social aspects -- United States.
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Educational tests and measurements -- Sex differences -- United States.
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Examinations -- United States -- Design and construction.
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| Author |
Cole, Nancy S.
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| LC no. |
96039932 |
| ISBN |
080582331X (alk. paper) |
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