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Peer reviewedLessler, Ken; Galinsky, M. David – Psychology in the Schools, 1971
Descriptors: Evaluation, Individual Testing, Intelligence Tests, Intervention
Peer reviewedGrossman, Fred M. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
Performed computations for each of nine age groups to determine the frequency in the standardization sample of specific Verbal-Performance discrepancies on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS-R). Discusses the importance and possible applications of such frequency data. (WAS)
Descriptors: Intelligence Tests, Performance Tests, Psychometrics, Standardized Tests
Peer reviewedHubble, L.M.; Groff, M. G. – Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 1982
This study examined the hypothesis that the Wechsler Verbal/Performance Intelligence quotient discrepancy would be larger or more frequent for persons classified as exhibiting a psychopathic delinquent adjustment than for persons classified as either neurotic or subculturally delinquent. (Author/PN)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Delinquency, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests
Coveny, Thomas E. – New Outlook for the Blind, 1976
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Exceptional Child Education, Intelligence Tests, Performance Tests
Peer reviewedZirkel, Perry Alan – Urban Review, 1972
A review of research reveals linguistic, cultural, and psychological difficulties for Spanish-speaking children on standardized tests of academic achievement and aptitude. (RJ)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Students, Culture Fair Tests, Intelligence Tests
Download full textColvin, Stephen S. – Bureau of Education, Department of the Interior, 1924
A decade ago intelligence testing was in its beginnings in the United States. There were no standardized tests available except those of the Binet-Simon scale. These tests had been used but little, and chiefly for the detection and classification of the backward and the feeble-minded. Goddard had just begun pioneer work in this field, while…
Descriptors: Intelligence Tests, Intelligence, Performance Tests, Testing
Siskind, Theresa G. – 1991
Drawing tests are often used to provide confirmatory and supporting evidence of intelligence or intellectual functioning. The relationship between scores on these types of instruments and academic achievement was studied among graduate students seeking degrees in education. The sample consisted of 125 graduate students in education (93 women and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Adults, Correlation
Hallam, Philippa M.; Williams, John G. – 1987
The purpose of the study was to determine whether particular aspects of movement control influenced the performance of 2-year-old children on a standard developmental test, and thus influenced assessments of intellectual progress based on that test. Six cerebral-palsied (CP) children were compared with six children not suffering motor system…
Descriptors: Cerebral Palsy, Child Development, Difficulty Level, Early Childhood Education
Vonderhaar, Kathleen; And Others – 1975
An updated and improved listing of test and measurement items useful in Adult Basic Education Classrooms is provided. Diagnostic, placement, achievement, and group and individual intelligence tests are reviewed. Information on test type and purpose, appropriate grade level, test time, number of forms, the manual, scoring, and format is included.…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Students
