Fairness in Educational and Psychological Testing: Examining Theoretical, Research, Practice, and Policy Implications of the 2014 Standards

The book examines scholarship, best practice methodologies, and examples of policy and practice from various professional fields in education and psychology to highlight the elevated emphasis on test fairness in the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. It provides a survey of critical and current issues to broaden and contextualize fairness guidelines for different types of tests, test takers, and testing contexts. Researchers and practitioners from different fields will find the content useful in thinking more acutely about fairness in testing, and the book also offers discussions for policy makers and the public.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 466 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: American Educational Research Association

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of scholarship, best practice methodologies, and illustrative examples of policy and practice across diverse professional fields in education and psychology. Its primary focus lies in examining the heightened emphasis on test fairness as outlined in the 2014 Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. Through a series of chapters, the book offers a comprehensive survey of critical and contemporary issues, aimed at broadening and contextualizing the fairness guidelines for various types of tests, test takers, and testing contexts.

The insights and perspectives offered by researchers and practitioners from school psychology, clinical/counseling psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and education make this book an invaluable resource for those engaged in thinking critically about fairness in testing within their respective domains. Moreover, the book includes chapters that specifically address implications for policy makers and, in certain instances, the broader public. These discussions serve as a foundation for future scholarship on the theoretical, empirical, and applied aspects of fairness in testing, particularly in light of the growing importance of addressing equity in testing.

By exploring the multifaceted dimensions of scholarship, best practice methodologies, and real-world examples, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of test fairness. It serves as a valuable resource for educators, psychologists, policymakers, and anyone interested in advancing the principles of fairness and equity in testing practices.

ISBN-13: 9780935302950