A methodology of computing prescribed point biserial correlation coefficients and then evaluating the coefficients with respect to three criteria was developed. It can be used to assess the item convergent validity of nonobjectively scored test items. (Author/PN)

The empirical item analysis techniques for developing short-forms of tests is questioned. Assumptions fundamental to Spearman-Brown theory are shown to offer an alternative. (Editor)

Purposes of this study were to develop an instrument to measure the attitudes of teachers toward the use of instructional television and to administer this instrument to a group of elementary teachers that use the medium on a regular basis. (Author)

Test format can influence test performance as well as the nature and extent of general classroom achievement. (Authors)

The absolute normal scores test is described as a test for the symmetry of a distribution of scores about a location parameter. The test is compared to the sign test and the Wilcoxon test as an alternative to the "t"-test. (Editor/RK)

Research based upon behaviors defined in Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Cognitive Domain," edited by Benjamin S. Bloom. (MB)