Behavioral Expectation Scales (BES) were compared to summated and trait-oriented scales as measures of teaching performance. The psychometric evidence suggests that the summated format is slightly superior. In terms of practicality (ease of use, defensibility, and accuracy), the summated scale is definitely superior. (Author/BW)

Evaluates the consistency of student rating of teaching effectiveness using the 15-item "Teaching Effectiveness Rating Scale" given 115 classes on two separate occasions. Among conclusions the report suggests the scale is a values-loaded process and should be implemented with caution. (AH)

The reliability of simple difference scores is greater than, less than, or equal to that of residualized difference scores, depending on whether the correlation between pretest and posttest scores is greater than, less than, or equal to the ratio of the standard deviations of pretest and posttest scores. (Author)

A total of 92 Head Start children responded to the Piers Preschool Pictorial Self-Concept Scale. The relationship between scale scores and age, family structure, or gender was negligible. Responses to several scale items differed significantly when subjects were compared by gender or family structure. (Author/RH)

Comparison of the Goodenough-Harris and McCarthy scoring procedures for 60 kindergarten children's drawings yielded substantial agreement between the two scoring systems. The streamlined McCarthy scoring system should be utilized when large numbers of children are being evaluated with short periods of time. (Author)

Revised the Counselor Rating Form (CRF) creating the Counselor Rating Form-Short version (CRF-S). Tested reliability and validity of the CRF-S. Results indicated reliabilities of CRF-S scales were comparable to those for the CRF. Factor analytic comparison showed three correlated factors corresponding to the attractiveness, expertness, and…

Makes certain observations relating to the use of general-impression marking as a partial determinant of admission to tertiary educational institutions in Western Australia. (HOD)

Describes instruments developed to measure inmates' (N=150) drug use, knowledge, and attitudes. A drug use inventory, a drug attitude scale, and a drug knowledge test were examined for validity. Each measurement tool was subjected to item analysis for internal consistency. Implications and suggestions are discussed concerning inmate drug…

A Spanish auditory perception test, La Prueba de Analisis Auditivo, was developed and administered to 158 Spanish-speaking Latino children, kindergarten through grade 3. Psychometric data for the test are presented, including its relationship to SOBER, a criterion-referenced Spanish reading measure. (Author/BW)

Critically reviews an earlier published study that assessed the sensitivity of the cloze procedure to intersentential integration. (AEA)

Evidence regarding the factorial validity of the Educational Attitudes Inventory (EAI) is presented, as well as information concerning the intercorrelations of resulting factor scales and split-half reliability of each. Other statistical evidence for the construct validity of the EAI is included. (Author/GK)

Presents and documents an alternate form of the Facts on Aging Quiz. Pilot tests indicate that it is useful for stimulating discussion and clarifying other misconceptions about aging, for identifying frequent misconceptions, for measuring bias, and for measuring the effects of educational experiences in gerontology. (Author)

The Florida International Diagnostic-Prescriptive Vocational Competency Profile was administered to 50 secondary level and 50 postsecondary level disabled trainees to establish interrater reliability and concurrent validity. Data analyses demonstrated the Profile has the technical characteristics of interrater reliability and concurrent validity.…

Reliabilities for the Raven Colored Progressive Matrices Test (CPM) are reported for three age groups (ages 5 1/2- 6 1/2, 6 1/2-7 1/2, and 7 1/2-8 1/2 years) and three ethnic groups (Anglo, Black, and Hispanic). Results indicate CPM is not equally reliable for all age groups, but appears equally reliable for the three ethnic groups. (Author)

Presents necessary cross-validational evidence on the Impact of Event Scale, a measure introduced to provide researchers with a psychometrically sound self-report instrument assessing the essential characteristics associated with stress disorders. The data were consistent with a clinically derived theoretical model of the pattern of response to…