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We have many examples throughout our history of how educational assessments have played a part in expanding opportunities for individuals. But, just as we have seen educational tests and assessments being used as vehicles for expanding opportunity, we have also observed them being used as impediments to access and progress.
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Gray, W.H., Nettles, M.T., Millett, C.M. (1999). Epilogue: Part1 Tests as Barriers to Access. In: Nettles, A.L., Nettles, M.T. (eds) Measuring Up. Evaluation in Education and Human Services, vol 48. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4399-8_10
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