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Progress Monitoring with Computer Adaptive Assessments: The Impact of Data Collection Schedule on Growth Estimates
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Nelson, Peter M.; Van Norman, Ethan R.; Klingbeil, Dave A.; Parker, David C. – Psychology in the Schools, 2017
Although extensive research exists on the use of curriculum-based measures for progress monitoring, little is known about using computer adaptive tests (CATs) for progress-monitoring purposes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of the frequency of data collection on individual and group growth estimates using a CAT. Data were…
Descriptors: Progress Monitoring, Computer Assisted Testing, Data Collection, Scheduling
Group Administration of the Bender Gestalt
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Jacobs, Jon C. – Psychology in the Schools, 1971
Administration of the BG in a group situation provided as much, and as reliable, information as did individual administration. Besides the economy, it provided an opportunity to observe the individual child's functioning as a member of a peer group, both in relation to it and in conjunction with it. (Author)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Group Testing, Individual Testing, Intelligence Tests
A New Group Administration Procedure for the Minnesota Percepto-Diagnostic Test
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Lasch, Lynn D.; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1974
Found that scores of MPDs obtained in groups did not differ from MPD scores obtained individually. Results suggest that individual norms may be utilized for scores in the group administration of the MPD, although replication with a larger sample is required to confirm the results. (Author/PC)
Descriptors: Diagnostic Tests, Group Testing, Norms, Perceptual Motor Coordination
The Use of the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration as a Group Screening Instrument
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Pryzwansky, Walter B. – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
This article investigates teacher use of the Developmental Test of Visual-Motor Integration (VMI) as a screening instrument with groups of young school-age children. Findings argue for some refinement in the scoring system in order to improve consistency in scoring. (Author)
Descriptors: Group Testing, Individual Testing, Kindergarten Children, Learning Disabilities
Identification of Educationally At-Risk Children During the Kindergarten Year: A Four-Year Follow-Up Study of Group Test Performance.
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Book, Robert M. – Psychology in the Schools, 1980
Significant correlations were found between risk group designation and achievement performance. Findings support the predictive validity of screening procedures for group test performance through grade four. Sutdents perform consistently at the same level year to year in a regular class instructional program. (Author)
Descriptors: Achievement, Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Education, Followup Studies
The Influence of Examiners' Ethnic Attributes on Intelligence Test Scores.
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Mishra, Shitala P. – Psychology in the Schools, 1980
Investigated the effect of examiners' ethnicity on the intelligence test performance of Anglo and Mexican-American subjects. On the WISC Vocabulary, Mexican-American subjects scored significantly higher when the test was administered by Mexican-American examiners. (Author)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Differences, Educational Testing
The Reliability of the WISC-R Performance Scale with Deaf Children
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Hirshoren, Alfred; And Others – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
The Performance Scale of the WISC-R was administered to 59 prelingually deaf children attending a state-supported day school program. The results compare favorably with those found by Wechsler with the standardization sample. (Author)
Descriptors: Deafness, Exceptional Child Research, Group Testing, Intelligence Tests
A Model for Increasing Decision Making Potential Through Standardized Test Scores
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Hoover, J. Gary; Fleetwood, George R. – Psychology in the Schools, 1977
The development of a model for more effective usage of group administered standardized tests is developed. A method is illustrated which uses item groupings from subtests allowing a more effective use of the data for program and curricular decisions. (Author)
Descriptors: Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Testing, Intelligence Tests