A Comparison of Different Differential Item Functioning Detection Methods on an Assessment of Giftedness in Saudi Arabia

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Abstract

Every year, students are nominated to take the Mawhiba Assessment to determine whether they possess giftedness and are entitled to special programs. This study looks at determining whether the items on the assessment function similarly for both males and females who take the assessment. Eight different types of DIF analyses were conducted to ensure gender fairness and compared to test whether these methods give similar results for every item on the assessment with females and males. The results show that males were more advantaged on the Mathematical and Spatial Reasoning and Scientific and Mechanical Reasoning sections, whereas females were more advantaged on the Linguistic Reasoning and Comprehension section. Both groups had an equal advantage on the Mental Flexibility section.

Author

• Maisaa Taleb S. Alahmadi, The National Center for Assessment