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Download full textDetroit Public Schools, MI. – 1968
A reading program was established to provide remedial reading therapy for disadvantaged students and inservice training in diagnostic and remedial techniques for their regular classroom teachers. Reading achievement gains exhibited as a result of the program were measured according to pre- and posttest scores on standardized reading achievement…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Behavior Change, Data, Disadvantaged Youth
Austin Independent School District, TX. Office of Research and Evaluation. – 1975
This report is the continuation report of an evaluation of the implementation of the Individually Guided Education (IGE) Program in the Austin (Texas) Independent School District which began during the second year of the program implementation in 1973-74. The evaluation continued to focus this year on the achievement of program inputs, processes,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Individualized Instruction, Program Evaluation
BARNES, EDWARD G. – 1966
THIS REPORT DESCRIBES THE ACTIVITIES OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, TITLE I COMPENSATORY EDUCATION PROJECTS WHICH WERE DEVELOPED TO ASSIST GEORGIA'S YOUTH. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION AND PROCEDURES, INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS, MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS, AND ACHIEVEMENT TEST RESULTS ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCUSSED. STATE GUIDELINES FOR THE…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Agency Cooperation, Ancillary School Services, Annual Reports
Carter, Herman – 1981
The Follow Through Title I Expansion Program involving kindergarten through third-grade classes in 28 schools in Philadelphia District 1-7 was evaluated in 1979-1980 in the areas of classroom process/implementation, achievement, parent involvement, staff development and supportive services. The evaluation report consists of 22 tables of data with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Environment, Parent Participation, Primary Education
Worth, Walter H. – Elements: Translating Theory into Practice, 1978
Through reference to the "Edmonton Grade 111 Achievement Study: 1956-1977 Comparisons" this research attempts to dispel the uncertainty associated with current curricular validity of old tests. Examines five standardized tests used in the Edmonton Study, which were first given in 1956 and designed to measure basic skills. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Basic Skills, Curriculum, Elementary Education
Bianchini, John C.; Loret, Peter G. – 1974
The Anchor Test Study provides a method for translating a pupil's score on any one of eight widely used standardized reading tests for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to a corresponding score of any of the other seven tests, as well as furnishing new nationally representative norms for each of the eight tests. In addition, the Study presents new estimates of…
Descriptors: Correlation, Equated Scores, Grade 4, Measurement Techniques
PDF pending restorationBianchini, John C.; Loret, Peter G. – 1974
The Anchor Test Study provides a method for translating a pupil's score on any one of eight widely used standardized reading tests for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to a corresponding score of any of the other seven tests, as well as furnishing new nationally representative norms for each of the eight tests. In addition, the Study presents new estimates of…
Descriptors: Correlation, Equated Scores, Grade 5, Measurement Techniques
PDF pending restorationBianchini, John C.; Loret, Peter G. – 1974
The Anchor Test Study provides a method for translating a pupil's score on any one of eight widely used standardized reading tests for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to a corresponding score of any of the other seven tests, as well as furnishing new nationally representative norms for each of the eight tests. In addition, the Study presents new estimates of…
Descriptors: Correlation, Equated Scores, Grade 6, Measurement Techniques
Keating, Patricia R. – 1998
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of whole language versus phonics on reading achievement. Four second-grade students participated--two were chosen for a control sample in which they were taught using the modified whole language approach; and two were chosen for the experimental sample and were taught using the modified…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Grade 2, Instructional Effectiveness, Phonics
Roudabush, Glenn E. – 1973
The desirable characteristics of criterion referenced test items and sets of items are described. A two-stage item tryout and item selection procedure are also described. The paper presents the results of using the procedure as compared with traditional item selection procedures used in selecting items for norm referenced tests. It was found that…
Descriptors: Criterion Referenced Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Objectives, Item Analysis
Peer reviewedTouliatos, John; And Others – Journal of Experimental Education, 1978
The Coleman Report demonstrated that family background is correlated with achievement in school. This research examined this relationship for different sexes and social classes. Family background included whether or not a child was living with both natural parents as well as the ordinal position of the child and the number of children in the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary School Students, Family Characteristics
O'Neal, Sandra W. – 1984
To compile information on state and school district standardized testing programs, a survey instrument was designed and sent to 135 members of the National Association of Test Directors (NATD). Seventy responses (52%) were received in time to be included in the compilation. Most participating school districts (n=61, 87%) had a program mandated by…
Descriptors: Charts, Elementary Secondary Education, Norm Referenced Tests, School Districts
Thompson, Eugene W.; And Others
Academic achievement of fifth grade students, statistically controlled for the student's socioeconomic status, was studied in relationship to the racial balance of the student's school. Eleven elementary schools were assigned to three categories in which the percentage of students who were black was either 11 to 15, 22 to 24, or 47 to 51%.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Covariance, Black Achievement, Family Characteristics
Bianchini, John C.; Loret, Peter G. – 1974
The Anchor Test Study provides a method for translating a pupil's score on any one of eight widely used standardized reading tests for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to a corresponding score of any of the other seven tests, as well as furnishing new nationally representative norms for each of the eight tests. In addition, the Study presents new estimates of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Equated Scores, Grade 4, Grade 5
PDF pending restorationBianchini, John C.; Loret, Peter G. – 1974
The Anchor Test Study provides a method for translating a pupil's score on any one of eight widely used standardized reading tests for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to a corresponding score of any of the other seven tests, as well as furnishing new nationally representative norms for each of the eight tests. In addition, the Study presents new estimates of…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Equated Scores, Females, Grade 4
