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vicotolentino

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Which of the following is the best analysis of the fact that the test will determine whether or not the students will be allowed to enter the first grade?
 
  a. The test is not biased, since it is an objective measure of the children's performance.
  b. Bias in reliability exists, because the teachers had the students practice with the test format.
  c. Bias in test use exists, since the children's promotion depends on this single instrument.
  d. Bias in test format exists because multiple-choice tests should not be used with kindergarten students.

Question 2

A form of discrimination that occurs when a test or other assessment instrument unfairly penalizes a group of students because of their gender, ethnicity, race, or socioeconomic status best describes:
 
  a. high-stakes testing.
  b. construct validity.
  c. accountability.
  d. assessment bias.



lcapri7

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d



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