Unit 4: Ethics of Assessment and Evaluation

3. Bias in Evaluation and Strategies to Mitigate It

Bias in assessment can arise from multiple sources, including cultural content, linguistic complexity, or teacher expectations. Examples include favoring native-like accents or privileging topics familiar to only certain groups. Strategies to mitigate bias include:

• Using diverse content in tests

• Piloting assessments across varied student populations

• Applying rubrics consistently

• Seeking peer review of test items