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Irvin, Larry K.; Walker, Hill M. – Exceptional Children, 1994
This article reviews the content and procedural requirements of social competence assessment for children with disabilities and presents information on multiperspective prototype assessments using a videodisc and a microcomputer with a "touch screen." Preliminary psychometric data on sensitivity, reliability, and construct validity are…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Disabilities, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
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Woodward, John; Howard, Lisa – Exceptional Children, 1994
TORUS, a prototype technology-based educational diagnostic program, is described. The usefulness of TORUS to identify and remediate the mathematics misconceptions of students with learning disabilities is reported. Results suggest the need for greater emphasis on conceptual understanding in mathematics instruction. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Assisted Testing, Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Diagnosis
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Loeding, Barbara L.; Crittenden, Jerry B. – Exceptional Children, 1994
Two versions of a criterion-referenced videodisc-based instrument, SHIPS (Self-Help InterPersonal Skills), have been developed for high school students with hearing impairments. Students can choose either American Sign Language or English-based sign versions of assessment items. Field testing found that use of SHIPS enhanced data validity and…
Descriptors: American Sign Language, Computer Assisted Testing, Criterion Referenced Tests, Deafness