Test development and use in five Iberian Latin American countries.
Solange M Wechsler1, Thomas Oakland, Carmem León
1Departamento de Psicologia, Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Summary
Scholarly work on test development is less common in Iberian Latin American countries. This study compares test development and use in Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela, highlighting progress and challenges.
Area of Science:
- Psychometrics and Educational Measurement
- International Comparative Studies
Background:
- Disparity in research output on test development between English-speaking and Iberian Latin American nations.
- Need for a comprehensive overview of test development and usage in key Iberian Latin American countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the imbalance in scholarship by detailing test development and use in Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela.
- To identify similarities and differences in the processes and challenges of test development across these five countries.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of test development stages in each country.
- Examination of the roles of professional associations and adherence to standards.
- Review of educational training, commonly used tests, and identified challenges.
Main Results:
- A shift from using translated tests towards adapted and nationally constructed tests is evident.
- Variations exist in the maturity of test development processes and the adoption of international standards.
- Professional associations and educational training play crucial roles in advancing test development.
Conclusions:
- Adherence to international standards is vital for continued progress in test development and use.
- Enhanced collaboration among professional associations in the region can accelerate development.
- The transition towards localized test construction signifies a move towards greater psychometric validity and cultural relevance.
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