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Relationship between APS Writing Test Scores and Instructor Preparedness Ratings: Further Evidence for Validity.

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Isonio, Steven – 1994

In fall 1993, Golden West College (GWC), in California, participated in a large-scale study coordinated by Computerized Assessment and Placement Programs (CAPP) to gather evidence supportive of the College Board Assessment and Placement Services (APS) tests. The study focused on gathering instructor ratings of student preparedness levels in a…

Descriptors: College Faculty, Community Colleges, Evaluation Problems, Grades (Scholastic)

Implementation and Initial Validation of the MDTP Tests at Golden West College.

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Isonio, Steven – 1992

In 1992, a study was conducted at Golden West College (California) to determine the predictive validity of the Math Diagnostic Testing Project (MDTP) tests. A total of 1,137 students were tested in-class; 601 took the Algebra Readiness test, 376 took the Elementary Algebra test, and 160 took the Intermediate Algebra test. Two correlation…

Descriptors: College Mathematics, Community Colleges, Correlation, Cutting Scores

Implementation and Initial Validation of the APS English Test [and] The APS English-Writing Test at Golden West College: Evidence for Predictive Validity.

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Isonio, Steven – 1991

In May 1991, Golden West College (California) conducted a validation study of the English portion of the Assessment and Placement Services for Community Colleges (APS), followed by a predictive validity study in July 1991. The initial study was designed to aid in the implementation of the new test at GWC by comparing data on APS use at other…

Descriptors: College English, Community Colleges, Correlation, Grades (Scholastic)