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Anderson, Lorin W.; Anderson, Jo Craig – Educational Leadership, 1982
Presents information that teachers need when undertaking affective assessment: why such assessment should be done, what should be assessed, what instruments are available, how to determine the quality of the instrument, and how to interpret scores. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Affective Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Techniques
Mathews, Gary S. – School Administrator, 1985
Discusses the necessity for the use of test score data in measuring school effectiveness. Outlines the types of tests best suited to particular schools. (MD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, School Effectiveness
Proctor, Adele – 1983
This guide was prepared to facilitate the practitioner's selection of formal tests for evaluating communicative behavior in clinical infant populations during the first year of life. Clinical instruments with particular emphasis on communication and emerging language and speech abilities were identified in terms of publishers' recommended…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Communication Skills, Expressive Language, Guidelines
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Loftin, Marnee – RE:view, 1997
Discusses the assessment component of individualized education programs for students with visual impairments. Important issues reviewed are the appropriate selection of a battery of tests; the knowledge base about a particular vision condition; the importance of supplementing testing information with meaningful observations and interviews; and…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Individualized Education Programs
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Trafton, Paul – Arithmetic Teacher, 1987
Argues that tests should be used to improve instructional programs. Specific suggestions include the study of reports on test performance, item analysis on classroom tests, item analysis as a part of standardized test reports, use of diagnostic or inventory tests, and careful selection of test items. (PK)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instructional Improvement
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Warnick, Edward M. – Music Educators Journal, 1985
A vital aspect of music education often left unattended in preservice education is testing and evaluation. Discussed are ways to measure musical achievement and aptitude and factors to consider when selecting a test for student evaluation. Recommended achievement and aptitude tests are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mayer, Victor J.; Richmond, James M. – Science Education, 1982
Summarizes a study of instruments developed for use in assessing aspects of science curriculum and instruction. (PB)
Descriptors: Achievement, Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Evaluation
Molek, Carol – 1999
A project was conducted to revise the list of assessment instruments that Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE)-funded agencies are permitted to use to report learner gains. Through a mail survey, the project researched 19 standardized assessment instruments used by agencies for reporting learner…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria
Oregon Occupational Information Coordinating Committee, Salem. – 1994
Intended for use by institutions and agencies providing career assessment and guidance services, this reference guide provides information about the selection of appropriate career assessment instruments. The 30 career assessment instruments included in the publication are listed under the following broad categories: multiple aptitude batteries;…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Guidance, Computer Assisted Testing, Diagnostic Tests
Moore, Marcia S.; McLaughlin, Lisa M. – 1989
To assist in implementing the requirements of Public Law 99-457, the Education of the Handicapped Ammendments, 1986, practical information is provided about 15 appropriate assessment instruments for use with visually handicapped children, ages birth through 5. Descriptive analyses of selected assessment instruments include the title, author(s),…
Descriptors: Blindness, Compliance (Legal), Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Education
Schmelter-Davis, Lynne – 1984
This manual was developed to provide as complete a list as possible of vocational evaluation measures currently used by college professionals that can be appropriately used with hearing-, sight-, or motor-impaired college students, as well as with normal students. Specific modifications and/or adaptations are described. The major criterion used in…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Planning, College Students, Disabilities
Gaillard, Don; Mostaghel, Debbie – 1983
This project first identified the specific mathematics, reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required of an entry-level electronics testing technician (ETT), using a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) occupational analysis process. This approach involves a panel of expert workers from the electronics industry who analyze and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Diagnostic Tests, Electronic Technicians, Entry Workers
Anderson, Colette; Peterson, Louise – 1983
This project first identified the duties and tasks required of an entry-level retail salesperson, using the DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) occupational analysis process. In this process, a panel of local managers and expert workers determine the essential duties and tasks of their occupation. Next, the panel identified the specific basic skills…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Diagnostic Tests, Entry Workers, Evaluation Criteria
Benavidez, Charlotte; Miyatake, George – 1983
This project first identified the duties and tasks required of an entry-level auto mechanic (AM) and an auto body worker (ABW), using a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) occupational analysis process. In this process, a panel of local, expert workers determined the essential duties and tasks of their occupations. Next, the panel identified…
Descriptors: Auto Body Repairers, Auto Mechanics, Basic Skills, Diagnostic Tests