For a growing number of test translations, there is a need for equating that provides scores that can be used interchangeably for both source- and target-language forms, but basic equating requirements cannot usually be met in the cross-lingual case. The situation is more problematic in verbal tests, where translation has more impact on item…

Discusses the comparison of groups of individuals who were administered different forms of a test. Focuses on the situation in which there is little overlap in content between the test forms. Reviews equating problems in national tests in Canada and Israel. (SLD)

Developed a method for evaluating cross-lingual equating and applied it to 12 forms of the Psychometric Entrance Test for admission to Israeli universities, a test translated from Hebrew into five languages. Discusses significance of the results and the differences between the two target-languages. (SLD)