An admissions model was developed that included standardized intellective and nonintellective variables. It was found that linear combinations of grade point average, quality of undergraduate college, major area of study, and recommendations and work experience were generally unrelated to pre- or post-training ratings of empathy, respect, and…

Describes four types of reading tests that can be used by high school and college teachers of reading. (RB)

This study traces the controversy over the classification of children according to their ability from its origins in the development of the mental testing movement after 1916. The campaign to organize the schools largely on the basis of standardized tests of intelligence drew substantial support after 1920 from the development of research bureaus…

Unless educators draw attention to the responsibilities that society and all adults have to the youngsters in our schools, standardized group reading test scores will continue to be used as weapons rather than as tools for analysis that can strengthen the teaching and learning process. (Author)

Presents five guidelines designed to minimize the testing problems that school administrators face. (Author)

Teacher perceptions of standardized achievement test items, drawn mainly from the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS), as possibly favoring black or white pupils was investigated. Teacher' ratings were compared across race of raters, black and white; item types; favoring blacks and favoring whites; and six subtests. Ratings were also compared with…

THE ASSUMPTION THAT ONE-TENTH OF THE YEARLY GROWTH IN ALL ACHIEVEMENT AREAS TAKES PLACE EACH MONTH OF THE SCHOOL YEAR AND THAT ONE-TENTH OF THE YEARLY GROWTH OCCURS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WAS INVESTIGATED. THE STUDY WAS CONDUCTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE ANNUAL IOWA BASIC SKILLS TESTING PROGRAM IN THE STATE OF IOWA. MEDIANS FOR THE 11 SUBTESTS…

It is argued that, by design, norm-referenced tests (NRT) and criterion-referenced tests (CRT) are conceived with different frames of reference. They are not totally exclusive of each other, but they do direct attention to different uses and references for information and decision making. Their combined contributions allow a more detailed and…

This is a report of the findings and recommendations of the Division of Instruction and Professional Development of the National Education Association (NEA) on testing. NEA called for a moratorium on standardized testing in 1972 and created the task force on testing, whose work is summarized in this report. After an introduction stating the…

A random group of 49 items was drawn from nine commerically available reading comprehension tests. Each test was classified independently by two judges as either a measure of the ability to find answers to questions answered explicitly or in paraphrase in the passages, a measure of the ability to draw inferences or deductions, or a measure of some…

This study guide contains intensive review and practice tests as an aid in preparing for the Grades 1-8 Teaching Area Examination of the National Teacher Examination. The Teaching Area Examinations attempt to measure competency to teach in a specific field. [The Common Examinations are covered in the publication, "Barron's How to Prepare for…