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Wand, Barbara – School Guidance Worker, 1978
This research discusses the dilemma of who should use educational and psychological tests. It is suggested that educational and social institutions moniter the use of testing in their areas. Public awareness of testing is increasing and critical. (MFD)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Foreign Countries
Cassie, J. R. Bruce – School Guidance Worker, 1977
Critics of testing have raised relevant issues about the use of tests. Most concerns relate to abuses made in construction, selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of standardized tests. The educator could respond by deciding not to use tests. Unfortunately, this cure would be worse than the disease itself. (Author)
Descriptors: Counselor Role, Educational Assessment, Educational Responsibility, Educational Testing
Samuda, Ronald James; Tinglin, Winston H. – School Guidance Worker, 1978
This article asks if testing can serve minority needs. The review suggests that testing can serve a useful purpose if it will help ensure quality to all students. (MFD)
Descriptors: Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Anderson, Kent E.; And Others – School Guidance Worker, 1984
Presents nine articles dealing with aspects of testing and the role of the school counselor. Topics include interpreting test scores, testing problems and solutions, developing tests to predict dropping out, sex bias in vocational testing, detecting bias in standardized tests, assessments of reentry adults, and interest tests for adults. (JAC)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Counselor Role, Dropout Prevention
