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Peer reviewedGoldman, 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
Peer reviewedKarmos, Ann H.; Karmos, Joseph S. – Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 1984
Examined the attitudes of 360 students in grades 6 through 9 toward standardized achievement tests. Results showed scores on the Stanford Achievement Test were significantly related to students' perceptions of individual effort, test importance, and the use schools make of test results. (JAC)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Factors, Sex Differences
Peer reviewedZytowski, 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
Peer reviewedPrediger, 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
