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Ellis, Paul – Journal of European Industrial Training, 1979
Discusses the role and use of achievement tests with particular reference to industry. It describes concepts of validity and reliability, looks at problems, and generally gives helpful hints on use. Contains figures illustrating the process of developing instruction and an example of a simple performance test. (CT)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Industrial Education, Industry
Fink, Arlene – 1976
Attention has recently been focused on the need to design and validate instructional materials that guarantee competent student performance. In preparing such products, developers have come to rely on competency-based achievement tests. Unfortunately, expertise for constructing reliable and valid competency-based instruments is not currently…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests, Instructional Materials
Oliver, J. Dale – Performance and Instruction, 1980
Addresses problems involved in developing and using performance tests, creating job-like testing situations, specifying measurable criteria, and controlling external factors to reduce problems of test reliability. Placing trainees in on-the-job training environments when training cannot be provided in the classroom or laboratory is recommended.…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Educational Research, Job Performance, Occupational Tests
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Shatzer, John H.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1993
A study compared the generalizability of 36 medical students' performance scores under systematically varied station times in 2 surgery end-of-clerkship performance-based examinations. Results indicated longer station length decreased generalizability of scores by decreasing variability among students' performances. Testing time was also affected.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Clinical Experience, Competency Based Education, Higher Education