Results on arithmetic, spelling, and self-concept measures indicated no differences in mean test scores across groups, regardless of test conditions. It is suggested that since a variety of noises is a normal part of our environment, music as a distractor is not a new experience for test-takers and therefore not distracting in a test situation.…

The results indicate that high-approval-motivated Ss were significantly more accurate in their expectancy ratings than low-approval-motivated Ss, and were significantly lower in their numerical estimates than low-approval-motivated Ss. (Author)

The Ohio Vocational Interest Survey was designed to serve primarily as an occupational exploration device for high school students. The OVIS profile presents measured interests alongside vocational plans and thus facilitates an individual learning process with which the counselor can assist. OVIS emphasizes a marriage between testing and…

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has validated six basic methods for measuring pollutants in ambient air as the first part of its Project Threshold. Aim of the project is to establish nationwide consistency in measuring pollutants; determining precision, accuracy and reproducibility of 35 standard measuring methods. (BL)

Preference judgments made by 20 males and 20 females (grades K-4) about the incentive value of 10 objects (i.e. bubble gum, Chiclet, candy corn, dried lima bean) helped determine relative and absolute scales for use of these objects as rewards. The assumption that the same object is equally rewarding at different age levels may be unwarranted.…

Includes five appendixes illustrating the validation methods discussed. (SP)

Describes the personnel and functions of the National Assessment Program Analysis Advisory Committee. (JF) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description.