Fairness, Justice and Language Assessment

Author:   Tim McNamara ,  Ute Knoch ,  Jason Fan
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
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9780194017084


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   21 February 2019
Format:   Paperback
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This book has two goals, each related to the validity of language assessment. The first goal is to explore the difference between fairness and justice in language assessment. The authors distinguish internal and external dimensions of the equitable and just treatment of individuals taking language tests which are used as gatekeeping devices to determine access to education and employment, immigrant status, citizenship, and other rights. The second goal is to show how the extent of test fairness can be demonstrated and improved using the tools of psychometrics, in particular the models collectively known as Rasch measurement.

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Author:   Tim McNamara ,  Ute Knoch ,  Jason Fan
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 16.30cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.60cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9780194017084


ISBN 10:   0194017087
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   21 February 2019
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  ELT/ESL ,  ELT General ,  ELT General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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This book will have an enormous impact on the field of language assessment. Using Rasch analysis models to explore and identify sources of unfairness, the authors make a compelling case for fairness in the design and implementation of language assessment instruments and for justice in the interpretation and use of test results. A real strength of the book is that it guides readers through analytical techniques in an accessible way. * Dan Douglas, Professor Emeritus, Applied Linguistics Program, Iowa State University *


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