Bilingualism and Testing: A Special Case of Bias

Author:   Richard A. Figueroa ,  Richard A Figueroa
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9780893917746


Pages:   266
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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Bilingualism and Testing: A Special Case of Bias


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This book is directly concerned with the reasons underlying bilingual children's poor performance on standardized tests. It is the authors' contention that without an understanding of the nature of bilingualism itself, the problems encountered by bilingual individuals on such tests will continue. The volume's primary purpose is to contribute to the development of a research, knowledge, and theoretical base which can support the testing of bilingual individuals. By reviewing and discussing both the nature of bilingualism and the nature of standardized testing and by presenting a detailed agenda of the questions that must be answered the authors hope to influence existing and future policies which govern the use of tests and test results. This area is of increasing importance to American education and the policy implications are evident.

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Author:   Richard A. Figueroa ,  Richard A Figueroa
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780893917746


ISBN 10:   0893917745
Pages:   266
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

The Nature of Bilingualism. The Measurement of Bilingualism Bilingualism and Cognitive Difference The Testing of Bilinguals Testing Bilinguals: from Issue Examination to Issue Implications

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