A survey of 44 residential schools for the visually impaired identified the most widely used reading approach (basal reader), most prevalent standardizd acheivement test (Stanford Achievement Test), and the formal procedure used most frequently to determine grade level of printed materials (Fry Formula). (Author/CL)

Reviews the behaviors sampled, test administration, scoring, norms, reliability, and validity of the Basic Achievement Skills Individual Screener (BASIS), an individually administered test that measures skill development in reading, mathematics, spelling, and writing. (BL)

Discusses the foreign language tests constructed by the Natonal Bureau of Education in Stockholm that Swedish students take during their school career. Looks at tests dealing with productive skills (written and spoken), tests dealing with comprehension (listening and reading), and tests that are a mixture of comprehension and productive skills.…

A study to assess how much geriatric medicine and gerontology was included in Part I and Part II of the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) examinations, how well students performed in these areas, and whether the amount of content had changed since 1978 is described. (MLW)

The paper considers factors other than poor reading ability which may account for poor test scores of potentially gifted Hispanic bilingual students. It examines the nature of second language learning and its relation to language processing required by a reading test and the strategies of bright bilingual children which may negatively affect test…

The legislative history of legislation concerning disclosure of standardized college admissions test items is reviewed, the effect of existing laws in California and New York is outlined, and public policy and legal questions leading to and resulting from the legislation are discussed. (MSE)

The factorial validity of the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) was investigated with a sample of first graders (n=393). Although eight areas are proposed from the SAT, this analysis produced only one general factor. Results suggest limiting SAT interpretation for first graders to a total score approach. (Author/BS)

The effect of using separate answer sheets on a standardized test was investigated by administering the test and requiring children to either answer in the test booklet, use an answer sheet without prior practice, or use an answer sheet with practice sessions. Significant effects on test scores are examined. (Author/MT)

Analyzes problems and offers recommendations for reform in the education of black teacher trainees. Calls for increased equity in teacher certification tests and other measures to halt the decline in numbers of qualified black educators. Focuses on funding, teacher education faculty, admission standards in teacher education colleges, and…

Addresses the issue of what intelligence tests really measure and for what purpose and which populations. Examines the role of intelligence testing within the larger mental retardation evaluation process, looking at this phenomenon from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. (Author/ABB)

The implications of "A Nation at Risk" for the field of measurement are examined. These are a need for more frequent and varied tests; responsibility for eliminating measurement problems; and a resurgence of standardized testing at the high school level. The need for measures of teaching quality will increase. (DWH)

Reports that parents of third-grade students had clear responses to various styles of reporting standardized reading test scores and preferred one that indicated how the child had improved over past performance and that showed the toughest item the child could handle on the test. (FL)

The effect of ability, social class, gender, and achievement on students' grades was studied by examining standardized test results from mathematics and English courses. Results are discussed. (DF)

Briefly outlines the historical dimensions of the influence of colleges on secondary schools. Presents seven lessons learned from the transcript study. Asserts that current educational reform must involve both secondary and postsecondary levels in tandem. (MD)

A comparison of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences Examination (BPSE) results with student performance evaluations in core clerkships, institutional and community externships, didactic and clinical courses, and related basic science coursework revealed the BPSE does not predict student performance during clinical instruction. (MSE)