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| School Psychology Digest | 3 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
Education Level
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Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
| System of Multicultural… | 3 |
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Peer reviewedFigueroa, Richard A. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
The System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) is an assessment system compatible with Public Law 92-142. A general description of SOMPA is provided. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedBrown, Fred – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A critical review of the psychometric properties of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) model for student assessment is presented. The review criticizes the lack of validity of some of the measures but praises the goals of the system. (JKS)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedTalley, Ronda C. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A qualitative evaluation of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) as implemented in a Colorado public school system is presented. The evaluation relies heavily on perceptions of participating administrators, and is very positive. (JKS)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
