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Lichtman, Marilyn – 1973
Research procedures used in the development and validation of R/EAL (Reading/Everyday Activities in Life), a new test to overcome problems in assessing functional literacy among adolescents and adults, are described. Specific objectives of the study were to: (1) provide information about the design and development of R/EAL, including determination…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Criterion Referenced Tests, Data Analysis
Mathis, Harry Ray – 1972
The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of the American College Test (ACT) in predicting academic achievement of students from an area which is culturally, economically, and educationally depressed. The population, chosen from 6 community colleges serving the Appalachian region of Kentucky, consisted of 1,127 full time (12 or more…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Community Colleges, Comparative Analysis
Friedman, Myles I.; And Others – 1971
This investigation was designed to identify scales indicative of the development of problem-solving behavior in young children, and to discover whether children of different backgrounds exhibit similarities in the order of development and levels of achievement of problem-solving behaviors. Items from twenty-two tests were selected for use.…
Descriptors: Advantaged, Cognitive Development, Cultural Interrelationships, Disadvantaged Youth
Green, Donald Ross – 1971
This paper is concerned with the accusations made by such groups as the Association of Black Psychologists in their call for a moratorium on testing, that standardized tests are biased. A biased test measures one trait in one group of people but a different trait in a second group. Evidence about the amount of bias in tests is thin. Bias must be…
Descriptors: Blacks, Educationally Disadvantaged, Minority Groups, Predictive Measurement
Medley, Donald M.; And Others – 1971
This manual contains instructions which formed the basis for the training of observers to collect data on the Personal Record of School Experience (PROSE) form for a 1969-1970 longitudinal study of disadvantaged children. (CK)
Descriptors: Behavior, Classroom Observation Techniques, Data Collection, Disadvantaged Youth
Secondary School Examinations Council, London (England). – 1964
An experimental examination was conducted using a multiple-choice test for the purpose of constructing an examination in mathematics. Some 1,125 secondary school students from various school districts were chosen as candidates. The test consisted of twenty mathematical situations requiring five true or false answers for each test item. No time…
Descriptors: Bulletins, Educational Research, Examiners, Grading
Toronto Board of Education (Ontario). Research Dept.
In addition to a review of the Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT), a number of other aptitude tests are examined. They are: (1) Flanagan Aptitude Classification Tests, (2) Holzinger-Crowder Uni-Factor Tests, (3) Employee Aptitude Survey, (4) Revised Minnesota Paper Form Board Test, (5) Minnesota Clerical Test, and (6) Turse Clerical Aptitudes Test.…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Achievement, Aptitude Tests, Guides
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Assembly (Manufacturing), Career Guidance, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Assembly (Manufacturing), Career Guidance, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Equipment Maintenance
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Energy
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Dining Facilities
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1968
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Guidance, Cutting Scores, Evaluation Criteria
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