Equating and Equity.

Angoff, William H.

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ERIC Number: EJ274642

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Equating and Equity.

Angoff, William H.

College Board Review, n125 p2-5 Fall 1982

Some little-understood facts about standardized test scores and how they are reported and interpreted are explained. In particular, the practice of score equating ensures that different test forms have comparable scoring. This and other practices are designed to enhance the equity of testing. (MSE)

Descriptors: Equal Education, Higher Education, Mathematical Formulas, Rating Scales, Scoring, Standardized Tests, Student Evaluation, Test Construction, Test Interpretation, Test Norms, Test Reliability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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