Suggests that psychological and educational testing of members of linguistic minority groups should take into account the diverse social, political, and economic realities moderated by educational opportunities, which in turn are closely linked to standardized testing. Discusses conceptual and operational issues in the area of minority group…

Undergradautes responded to role-played scenarios involving heterosocial interactions. Later they were surreptitiously observed while they interacted with an opposite-sex student, an experimental confederate. Videotapes were rated for component responses. Role-play behavior was moderately correlated with behavior in naturalistic situations for…

The purpose is to assist teachers in determining parallels between the content of mathematics instruction which they provide and the content tested by the four most widely used standardized tests of elementary mathematics. Striking differences in content covered by the tests are noted. (MP)

A recently developed and validated group assessment instrument, the Piagetian Logical Operations Test (PLOT), is described focusing on how teachers can use PLOT in improving learning in science classrooms. PLOT is an untimed 51-item instrument consisting of 13 content, 18 decision, and 20 reason items. (MP)

This study tests the hypothesis that student attributions of the causes of success on their examinations (ability, extra help, and extra effort) depends upon the test type (objective, problems, or essay). Findings supported the hypothesis. (AM)

The effects of test setting (home vs classroom) on the sensorimotor performance of seven Down's syndrome infants were examined. Results indicated that test performance was minimally affected by test setting, but that intrasetting interindividual invariance in performance was less stable when the subjects were tested in a classroom environment.…

Reports on a study validating the new (1980) Advanced Placement English Language and Composition Examination. Shows that the study demonstrates the rigor of the new exam. (RL)

Explores novel ways of using the media for education, especially second language instruction. Compares various combinations of visual and auditory presentations of messages, for example, both written script and spoken language in subject's first language, or script and/or dialog in a second language. Subjects are elementary pupils with advanced…

Analysis of 116 students revealed those who preferred to process mathematical information by verbal-logical means outperformed more visual students on tests. Spatial ability and knowledge of spatial conventions had less influence on performance than expected. (MP)

Describes the results of a study of the retentional role of illustrations in a text and their effect on enhancing long-term memory with 15-year-old secondary school students. Seven references are listed. (CHC)

Four papers, given at AAUW's biennial convention in June 1979, agreed that the apparent determination of many groups to return education "back to basics" resulted from a distorted view of the current problems of education. Definition of "basics," testing, and role for American Association of University Women are discussed. (MLW)

A method of assessment using six one-hour tests, with provision to repeat four of them, is described. Performance in the course, high school background, and the first test's results are used to determine entry criteria for the course. (MSE)

Salient concerns for practitioners of fitness testing are identified. (JD)

Results are presented of a national survey gathering data on selected characteristics of master's degree in education programs at public and private colleges with under 10,000 students. (JD)

Responding to critics of testing, the author presents an argument in its favor--that testing is one of the ways in which a teacher may gather information necessary for student monitoring and instructional decision-making. (SJL)