Tests the relations between the concepts of time and space and mechanisms of structural elaboration in young children's cognitive development. (Author/DEP)

Explores the differences among the traditional single-equation prediction model of test bias, the Cleary and the Thorndike model in a situation involving typical educational variables with young female and male children. (Author/DEP)

Discussed are the purposes of testing, the construction of different types of test items, grading, and statistical analysis of test scores. (JP)

The effect of preference for content of printed material and preference for study methods on comprehension was evaluated using 8th, 9th and 10th grade students. (Author/DEP)

Tests whether third grade school achievement can be enhanced by training children to conserve 1 or 2 years prior to the time they would be expected to spontaneously conserve substances. (Author/DEP)

Research performed pursuant to a U.S. Office of Education contract, OEC-5-10-154.

Supported in part by the Social and Rehabilitation Service, DHEW, under the designation of New York University as a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center.

This bibliography contains nearly 500 references to works on testing, evaluation, and academic achievement, particularly in urban schools. Works cited were developed primarily by large city school districts and include research studies and evaluation reports. These references first appeared in "Resources in Education" between 1975 and 1981, and…