Bias amp; Sensitivity Review - New Hampshire Department of Education偏置amp；灵敏度审查-教育部新罕布什尔州.pptVIP

Bias is the presence of some characteristic of an assessment item that results in the differential performance of two individuals of the same ability but from different student subgroups Bias is not the same thing as stereotyping (but we don’t want stereotypes in NECAP either) We need to ensure that ALL students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills Reading Passages Selected by Item Developers Bias-Sensitivity Review of Reading Passages – Focus on Sensitivity Issues Reading and Math Items are Developed Bias-Sensitivity Review of Reading Math Items – Focus on Item Bias Item Review of Reading and Math Items Field-Testing Feedback Pilot-Testing Data Analysis (DIF) Review reading passages, and then both math and reading items Complete independent ratings of each passage or item and record comments Be prepared to discuss “Mixed Reviews” and “Problem Items” with your review team; Finalize independent ratings Sensitivity to different cultures, religions, ethnic and socio-economic groups, and disabilities Balanced gender roles that are free of gender stereotypes Use of positive language, situations and images Use of context, situations, images and examples that are universally understood across groups and cultures Overall, that the test is free of items and text that may elicit strong emotions in specific groups of students, and as a result, prevent those groups of students from accurately demonstrating their skills and knowledge Overall, that the test is free of items that measure life experiences instead of learning experiences Reading Level Grade Level Appropriateness GE Alignment Instructional Relevance Language Structure and Complexity Accessibility Overall Item Design December 12th and 13th – Review All Reading Passages March 26th and 27th – Review All Reading and Mathematics Test Items Process: Today – (1) Training, (2) Practice, (3) Clarification of Guidelines and Procedures, (4) Break Into Two Groups for Independent Review of Item