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The System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment.
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Figueroa, Richard A. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
The System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) is an assessment system compatible with Public Law 92-142. A general description of SOMPA is provided. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
Evaluating the Effects of Implementing the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment: A Qualitative Perspective.
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Talley, Ronda C. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A qualitative evaluation of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) as implemented in a Colorado public school system is presented. The evaluation relies heavily on perceptions of participating administrators, and is very positive. (JKS)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education
In Defense of Racially and Culturally Non-Discriminatory Assessment.
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Mercer, Jane R. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A defense of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) in response to previous articles in this issue of this journal is presented by the test developer. The defense is detailed and addresses each previous article. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons
Research on the Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Children and the Estimated Learning Potential.
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Oakland, Thomas – School Psychology Digest, 1979
Validity data are provided for the Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Children (ABIC) and the Estimated Learning Potential (ELP) which are components of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA). Results lead the author to conclude that caution is indicated in the use of the two procedures. (JKS)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing
Psychological Assessment of Hearing Impaired Children.
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Sullivan, Patricia M.; Vernon, McCay – School Psychology Digest, 1979
An ideal assessment of hearing-impaired children includes: case history; medical examination; tests (of intelligence, personality, achievement, communication/language skills, and aptitude); neuropsychological assessment to identify learning strengths and weaknesses; and multidisciplinary team staffing and parent-teacher conferences. Twenty-eight…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Communication Skills, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education