This article describes how the new generation of multifunction printers (MFP) couple diverse software with powerful hardware, bringing a multitude of options to educators. All of the major printer-scanner-copier makers have the education market in their crosshairs, but Lexmark's new Education Station targets K-12 with a unique combination of…

Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education (Los Angeles, 1969).

This is a psychometric hoax paper, the purpose of which is to indicate once again the importance of cross-validation, particularly in the development of specially-keyed inventories. The junior author and the new psychometric method play critical roles in the study. Appropriate credit and references are present. (Author)

This study indicates that first and second grade children are not able to use separate answer sheets adequately. Third graders perform as well with either separate answer sheets or test booklets. (AP)

TESTS AND RATING CRITERIA WITH KEYS AND SCORING INSTRUCTION WERE COMPILED DURING THE FIRST THREE YEARS OF THE SUTHERLIN PROGRAM IN CREATIVITY. THESE TESTS HAVE PROVED EFFECTIVE IN IDENTIFYING THE STUDENTS WHO NEED A PARTICULAR APPROACH WITHIN THE FIELD OF CREATIVITY. CORRELATION BETWEEN TESTS AND RATINGS WAS POSITIVE. THESE INSTRUMENTS MAY BE USED…

Use of end-of-chapter textbook problems for teaching and assessing concepts in introductory physics is widespread, as is restriction of student access to the solutions. Surveys student attitudes (n=128) on access to problem solutions, sampling the enrollment in a large calculus-level course. Results confirm a definite preference for freer access…

Collects and examines data on the attitudes of physics instructors towards allowing student access to textbook problem solutions. Student data (n=227) was collected by survey. Compares student and instructor attitudes and discusses the possible significance of the survey results. (Author/MVL)

In this meta-analysis, the author analyzed 18 response card articles, theses, or dissertations to determine the magnitude of effect that response card strategies have on test achievement, quiz achievement, class participation, and intervals of off-task behavior. The author also determined whether the type of response cards used or the presence or…

The 35-item attitude scale was developed to test the hypothesis that male views of appropriate female behavior significantly influence the processes underlying females' career development. The rating scale is a Likert-type instrument and does not provide for a neutral response. The test is group administered, takes approximately 30 minutes, and is…

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST-SECONDARY COURSE ARE (1) TO HELP STUDENTS ANALYZE PROBLEMS AND THINK IN TERMS OF A FUNCTIONAL RATHER THAN A LITERARY APPROACH IN THE USE OF BUSINESS MESSAGES, (2) TO HUMANIZE WRITTEN MESSAGES THROUGH A NATURAL PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACH, (3) TO CULTIVATE HABITS OF ACCURACY AND CORRECTNESS, (4) TO DEVELOP A WRITING STYLE FITTED…

A hand-scoring system for a three-level confidence-marking scheme for short answer and multiple-choice tests is described. The scoring system is for a test where the student is asked to indicate for each answer whether the probability of his being correct is more than 1/2 (sure), 1/2 (neutral), or less than 1/2 (guess). The effect of the system is…

For a teacher striving to make the most efficient use of time in math class, this study advocates the use of answer keys by the students as an effective method for facilitating rapid growth in math skills and for aiding in retention of what has been learned. (Editor)

INSTRUCTORS CAN USE THIS MANUAL IN CONDUCTING A 34-HOUR FIRE STATION OR TRAINING CENTER EXTENSION PROGRAM TO IMPROVE THE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS OF LOCAL FIRE PERSONNEL IN THE SPECIALIZED FIELD OF FIRE SERVICE. IT WAS DEVELOPED BY A STATEWIDE COMMITTEE OF FIRE FIGHTING CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORY GROUPS. THE 26 TEACHING GUIDES PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL…

This assessment sample provides information on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) for grade 10 mathematics. The sample consists of three items taken from the test booklet and scoring guides for the three items. The items assess geometric/spatial sense and measurement, patterns and relationships, and number sense. (MM)

The history and current status of national mathematics olympiad competitions in China are discussed. Selected problems and answers from recent tests are included. (MP)