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Addressing educational inequities in competency-based education requires a comprehensive approach that extends beyond eliminating assessment bias to include interventions in learning resources, student readiness, and faculty support. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to explore how equity principles can be integrated effectively into competency-based education models.

June 12, 2026Competency-Based Education Research JournalOpen Access

Data-Driven Equity: Transforming Assessment and Curriculum Design In Competency-Based Education

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DGDr. Sean GyllWestern Governors University HHHeather HayesWestern Governors University

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Randomized trial investigates equity in competency-based education, suggesting comprehensive interventions for improved outcomes.

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This research aims to explore how equity principles can be integrated effectively into competency-based education models.
Analyzed data from ~30,000 students across 30 courses and 32 assessments (Jan 2023 - Jan 2024)
Applied item response theory residual differential item functioning (DIF)
Conducted expert reviews to validate assessments flagged for bias.
Five assessments were flagged for DIF, with content bias disproved through expert review.
Assessment bias was identified as a factor in performance discrepancies, yet additional contributors were considered.
Interventions included AI-generated learning activities and a multi-stage support system targeting student readiness.

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Gyll et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3d18101cf8926f026ce https://doi.org/10.17161/cberj.v3no7.24673

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