https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun en-us 2022-09-29 16:24:05 UTC 2025-11-17 21:55:49 UTC hello@padlet.com oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319721740 Assessment bias: is present whenever one or more items
on an assessment offend or unfairly penalize students because of any personal characteristics. ]]> 2022-09-29 16:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319721740 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319722391 If an item on an assessment offends or unfairly penalizes a student because of the student’s race or ethnicity.

Example:]]> 2022-09-29 16:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319722391 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319722719 If an item on an assessment offends or unfairly penalizes a student because the student is a male or a female.

Gender bias found in assessments is most likely to have a negative impact on females.

Example:]]> 2022-09-29 16:26:01 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319722719 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319729382 If an item on an assessment offends or unfairly penalizes a student because of their family's socioeconomic status.

This bias is particularly prevalent in large-scale exams such as national standardized and aptitude exams.

This bias most commonly unfairly penalizes students from less affluent backgrounds as certain assessment items may limit them from having as much a chance to succeed as their more affluent classmates.

Example:

]]> 2022-09-29 16:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319729382 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319730010 https://iarss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Popham_Bias_BK04.pdf]]> 2022-09-29 16:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319730010 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319730238 https://iarss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Popham_Bias_BK04.pdf]]> 2022-09-29 16:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319730238 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319740992 For high-stakes exams such as national standardized tests, a diverse review panel composed of individuals who represent the largest minority student subgroups can review each exam item and answer the question:

Will this item offend or unfairly penalize any group of students on the basis of such personal characteristics as race, gender, ethnicity, or religion? (Please answer Yes or
No for each item.)]]> 2022-09-29 16:36:32 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319740992 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319754145 DIF: differential item functioning

In other words, this method includes figuring out whether a disparity between student groups’ success on a test item is substantial. This attributes to the importance of analyzing test results based on specific student groups, not just student knowledge as a whole.

Knowing your students, their backgrounds, and their personal characteristics is also vital in figuring out whether an item on an assessment may offend or unfairly penalize specific student groups. ]]> 2022-09-29 16:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319754145 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319754526 https://iarss.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Popham_Bias_BK04.pdf]]> 2022-09-29 16:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319754526 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319755161 Being aware of both the different types of biases and their impacts on students as well as student's backgrounds and characteristics. 

Being aware of bias and its implications will make teachers more likely to notice and reduce it. ]]> 2022-09-29 16:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319755161 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319757379 Knowing and learning about the lives and backgrounds of each of your students will create empathetic communication and understanding. 

Being able to put yourself in the perspective of your students and their experiences, will increase your ability to avoid stereotypes, judgments, or biases. ]]> 2022-09-29 16:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319757379 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319757861 Mindfulness practices for both students and teachers will reduce, stress, judgement, and create a calm and collected learning environment.

This will promote a comfortable learning environment and allow teachers to better understand their students.]]> 2022-09-29 16:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319757861 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319758386 Allowing all different student groups to work together both in and outside of the classroom will promote inclusivity and diversity. The more different types of students learn about each other and their backgrounds/experiences, the more inclusive and non-judgemental the classroom environment will be, reducing bias and creating an awareness for it.]]> 2022-09-29 16:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319758386 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319759307 Overall, a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment is key to reducing bias in assessments and in the classroom as a whole.]]> 2022-09-29 16:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319759307 oliviaschindler16 https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319783074 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_teachers_can_reduce_implicit_bias]]> 2022-09-29 16:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/oliviaschindler16/xkq9tpjatn2zbfun/wish/2319783074