1. Introduction -- 2. Research on Gender Differences -- 3. Test Performance / Warren W. Willingham, Nancy S. Cole and Charles Lewis [and others] -- 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
