Examining the Relationship of Content to Gender-Based Performance Differences in Advanced Placement Exams AP
- Author(s):
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Buck, Gary;
Kostin, Irene W.;
Morgan, Rick
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Report Number:
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RR-02-25
- Source:
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ETS Research Report
- Document Type:
- Report
- Page Count:
- 34
- Subject/Key Words:
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Gender Differences,
Test Performance,
Advanced Placement Program (AP),
Item Content
Abstract
In the case of the free-response questions for each of the five subject areas, the study identified a significant relationship between item content and gender-based performance differences, but there were not enough items for a replication study. Overall, this study suggests that item content is associated with gender-based performance differences.
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