Patterns of Gender Differences on Mathematics Items on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Harris, Abigail M.; Carlton, Sydell T.

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ERIC Number: EJ468016

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Publication Date: 1993

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Patterns of Gender Differences on Mathematics Items on the Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Harris, Abigail M.; Carlton, Sydell T.

Applied Measurement in Education, v6 n2 p137-51 1993

Differential item functioning on 6 forms of the Scholastic Aptitude Test was examined for 181,228 male and 198,668 female students focusing on the points tested, the test format, and subject matter in which items are embedded. Implications of the identifiable differences are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Comparative Analysis, Females, High School Students, High Schools, Item Bias, Males, Mathematics Tests, Sex Differences, Test Construction, Test Content, Test Format, Test Items

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: SAT (College Admission Test)

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IES Cited: ED498581