Difficulties encountered teaching test standards and ethical principles in an undergraduate testing class are noted. A method of reorienting this complex material to be of increased relevance to students is suggested as a means of resolving some of these difficulties. The Test Taker's Bill of Rights that emerged from this reorganization is a novel and effective way of discussing, teaching, and selecting material for this course. This bill helps prepare students to read, understand, and evaluate this important information.
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