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Jensen, Marjane; Beck, Michael D. – Measurement and Evaluation in Guidance, 1979
In revising the Metropolitan Achievement Tests, the publisher attempted to balance the presentation of sexes and to portray both sexes in less stereotypic roles. This study examined whether the revision conformed to these guidelines. Results indicate the present test content is significantly better balanced and less stereotypic than previous…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Item Analysis, Research Projects, Sex Discrimination
Download full textJensen, Marjane; Beck, Michael D. – 1978
The 1978 edition of the Metropolitan Achievement Tests was analyzed for sex stereotyping and for the use of male, female, or neuter references and a comparison was made with the 1970 edition. There was less bias in the new edition, and there was relatively little sex stereotyping with respect to occupations, activities, and roles for females.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Content Analysis, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria
