Test Biases That Hamper Learners with Disabilities.

Cole, Jack; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ457558

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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Test Biases That Hamper Learners with Disabilities.

Cole, Jack; And Others

Diagnostique, v17 n3 p209-24 Spr 1992

Biases that can influence the validity of tests are discussed, such as (1) cultural biases affecting students from ethnic minorities, and (2) biases that affect students with disabilities including those related to test content, instructional format, motivation or cognitive arousal, competition, and physical access to testing materials and response techniques. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Minority Groups, Response Style (Tests), Student Motivation, Test Bias, Test Content, Test Validity

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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