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Assumptions and Interpretations of the SOMPA in Estimating Learning Potential.
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Brooks, Benjamin L.; Hosie, Thomas W. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1984
Focuses on the interpretation of the Sociocultural Scales and Estimated Learning Potential scales of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment by counselors making placement decisions. Presents case examples illustrating assumptions counselors must make and controversial aspects of the system. (JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Culture Fair Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis
State Norms for IQ, Adaptive Behavior, and Sociocultural Status: Implications for Nonbiased Assessment.
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Reschly, Daniel J.; And Others – 1981
Findings from the Iowa Assessment Project are examined regarding the assessment and use of information on adaptive behavior and sociocultural background in decisions about students with mild mental retardation. Background aspects reviewed include terminology regarding mild retardation; research, litigation, and legislation on the topic during the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Eligibility
Use of SOMPA in Identification of Gifted African-American Children.
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Matthew, Janice L.; And Others – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 1992
Use of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) with minority disadvantaged children in an urban school district resulted in increased numbers of African-American students (grades two through five) being eligible for gifted programing. Comparison with African-American students selected by traditional means found similar levels of…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Black Students, Cognitive Development, Cultural Differences