What Is Language-Specific Bias in Testing

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is language-specific bias in testing?

• A) English learners who are taking any test designed in English.
• B) Tests that were developed for one language and given in another language.
• C) Tests use words that not all students know.
• D) The terms used in tests represent content from the dominant culture.

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