The impact of cultural and linguistic differences on test fairness
In an increasingly diverse and interconnected world, educational and professional assessments and exams are administered to a wide range of test-takers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
However, this diversity presents unique challenges when it comes to ensuring the security and fairness of tests. It is essential to acknowledge and address this diversity, To ensure the integrity and fairness of high-stakes testing.
Forward Translation and Back Translation: Do They Improve Quality?
Blogs on Assessments, Certifications, Comms Multilingual News & Blog, Psychometrics, Translation topics
In this post, we dive into a popular methodology employed to bridge the linguistic and cultural gaps in high-stakes assessments: forward translation and back translation.
Overcoming digitization challenges in the credentialing industry
With the advances in technology and the effect of the pandemic, the push towards remote learning has been accelerated. The causes of these rapid changes have challenged the credentialing industry.
Assessing and Filling Emotional Needs: EQ in the Workplace
In this guest post, Cheryl O'Donaghue takes a look at the importance of assessing emotional needs in developing emotional intelligence in the workplace.
How Technology is Transforming Assessment: What the Future Looks Like
In this guest post, Microsoft's Liberty Munson looks at some of the ways assessments are changing, as well as their future due to advances in technology.
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June 09, 2025 - June 11, 2025
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