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Two Disciplines of Educational Assessment.
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Stiggins, Richard J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Contends that sound practice requires an understanding of the differences between centralized assessment that supports policy and classroom assessment that supports instruction. Bases discussion on 1943 article by Scates, exploring more differences between large-scale and classroom assessment than those referred to by Scates and defending…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, School Effectiveness
Why Multivariate Methods are Usually Vital.
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Fish, Larry J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1988
Contends that multivariate statistical analyses should be studied and practiced more extensively. Gives several reasons for doing multivariate analysis and discusses two common errors in statistical analysis. Presents examples of how single multivariate analysis can produce different results than do separate univariate analyses and illustrates…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Multivariate Analysis, Research Methodology
Educational Policy and Assessment Standards: Can They Ever Meet?
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Williams, Paul L.; Slawski, Edward J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Notes that current national discussion about future of public education in the United States is characterized by disputes between policymakers and technical measurement experts. Contends that, although disappointing in the past, the dialog between policymakers and assessment specialists should be strengthened if goals of public educational…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Policy Formation, Public Policy, School Policy
Measurement-Driven Instruction as a "Quick-Fix" Reform Strategy.
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Popham, W. James – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1993
Contends that educational reform strategies that feature measurement-driven instruction as their centerpiece are often maligned as "quick fixes." Although asserting that measurement-driven instruction has potential benefits, notes that assessment experts should share their knowledge with policymakers to avoid ineffective strategies. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Teaching Methods
Suggestions for Selecting Appropiate Career Assessment Instruments.
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Westbrook, Bert W. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1988
Makes six suggestions for selecting appropriate career assessment instruments in the areas of proper training, use of the right kind of standards, deciding what information is needed, getting written documentation about tests under consideration, careful evaluation of instruments, and becoming familiar with issues in career assessment. (ABL)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Counseling, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Practitioners and Cross-Cultural Assessment: A Practical Guide to Information and Training.
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Hinkle, J. Scott – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Presents a cross-cultural perspective for testing practitioners. Discusses practical cross-cultural assessment issues, including test unfairness or bias. Offers solutions to testing issues regarding diverse populations. Includes 80 citations. (Author/CRR)
Descriptors: Counselor Training, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Evaluation
Assessing Value-Added Outcomes Assessment.
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Pickering, James W.; Bowers, Jeanne C. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1990
Reviews strengths and weaknesses of value-added model of outcomes assessment in higher education. Explores important measurement issues that student development specialists who are currently involved in assessment may confront. Makes recommendations for researchers choosing the value-added outcomes assessment model. (NB)
Descriptors: College Students, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Models
The Marriage between Tests and Counseling Redux: Summary of the 1972 Article.
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Goldman, Leo – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Summarizes article written in 1972 which concluded that most counselors were not using standardized tests well, because of intrinsic limitations of the tests and insufficient technical competence among counselors. Discusses methods to remedy situation that could be taken by both test developers and counselors. (NB)
Descriptors: Competence, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Qualifications, Counselors
Test and Counseling: We Are Still Married and Living in Discriminant Analysis.
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Zytowski, Donald G. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Reviews Leo Goldman's (1972) assertion of failed relationship between tests and counseling. Reviews seven suggestions made by Goldman to remedy situation and considers how they have affected the relationship between tests and counseling. Concludes that relationship remains intact, chiefly in the field of career counseling. (NB)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Competence, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Qualifications
Tests and Counseling: The Marriage That Prevailed.
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Prediger, Dale J. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1994
Responds to Goldman's (1972) article asserting failed relationship between tests and counseling. Describes basis for renewed relationship between tests and career counseling. Reviews reasons Goldman cited for failed testing-counseling relationship, then focuses on two of Goldman's major themes: problems with selection-oriented, prediction models…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Competence, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Qualifications