This paper discusses the underlying structure and development of the benefit-T-score (bentee) which attempts to measure overall educational benefit. (CK)

Report describes and makes a preliminary assessment of a data simulation computer program at the University of Michigan. (MF)

New curricula in the social studies requires new procedures in student evaluation. (NI)

Each potential user must take the final responsibility for deciding whether a test can deliver what it promises in the situation in which it is to be used. A review procedure involves reading and evaluating research, studying technical manuals, taking the test, and communicating with others involved with the test. (Author/CM)

Describes the process by which Learner Verification and Revision (LVR) transforms information gathered during learner verification into revision prescriptions for the development of instructional materials. Robinson's and Gropper's procedural models for formative evaluation are also discussed and a study comparing the effectiveness of materials…

The author reviews types of measures for assessing the educational outcomes of gifted programs including questionnaires and checklists, norm-referenced achievement tests, criterion-referenced measures, and constructive-response and selective-response tests. (SW)

The procedures for (1) assessing the heterogeneity of a set of effect sizes derived from a meta-analysis, (2) testing for trends by means of contrasts among the effect sizes obtained, and (3) evaluating the practical importance of the average effect size obtained are described. (Author/PN)

Asserts that some student products, performances, and skills are not suited to evaluation using paper-and-pencil tests. Describes three alternative methods for evaluating student achievement using rating scales, checklists, and anecdotal records. (PGD)

The assumption of equal treatment implementation is questioned. Through the reanalysis of data from a nutrition supplementation program evaluation, the power of the analysis of treatment effects is shown to increase when data on the level of treatment implementation is included. (Author/CM)

The sensitivity and simplicity of Wald's sequential analysis test in monitoring a preventive health care program are discussed. Data exemplifying the usefulness and expedience of employing sequential methods are presented. (Author/GK)

The author describes an evaluation of persons with suspected learning disabilities. Two types of tests are considered (mental maturity and basic language skills) and examples of each are given. Sample profiles exhibiting irregular development of aptitudes are provided and observations from informal as well as formal assessment are suggested. (CL)