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Download full textSchools Council, London (England). – 1974
This pamphlet contains a summary of the scheme of assessment to be used in each of the experimental examinations devised as part of the 16+ examination research program. The committees of the School Council agreed to the publication of this material to encourage further discussion and to inform teachers about development in the experimental 16+…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational Assessment, Evaluation Criteria, Experimental Programs
Diederich, Paul B. – 1977
The Educational Testing Service Composition Scale was derived from a factor analysis of grades on 300 college freshman compositions, followed by further ratings using the scales with high school papers. This summary provides brief descriptions of the characteristics of student writing rated high, middle, and low on the eight subscales: ideas;…
Descriptors: English Curriculum, English Instruction, Evaluation Criteria, Program Evaluation
Sumner, Raymond – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1977
Offers some suggestions for 16+ reform. (Editor)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Educational Change, Evaluation Criteria, Examiners
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of Higher and Professional Educational Testing. – 1970
The New York State High School Equivalency Testing Program is for adult residents of the state who have not completed their high school education in the regular manner. An adult who obtains satisfactory scores on the High School Level tests of General Educational Development (GED) Tests is eligible to receive a New York State high school…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, Directories, Educational Certificates
Bloom, Diane S. – 1985
The Registered Holistic Scoring Method, which has been used for one year to score the ninth grade writing test of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test, is described. Registered Holistic Scoring was developed from the previous holistic approach in order to provide more reliable scoring guidelines year after year. Two trained evaluators…
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Grade 9, Holistic Evaluation
Peer reviewedDockrell, Bryan – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1991
A case study in a developing country raises issues about the use of tests for educational selection. Issues concerning secondary school admission in developing countries have counterparts in admission criteria for higher education in developed nations. However, one case study of one system cannot provide definitive conclusions for others. (SLD)
Descriptors: Admission (School), Admission Criteria, Case Studies, Developing Nations
Bloom, Diane S. – 1985
This document presents information to trainers already trained in the Registered Holistic scoring method. It has been developed to assist these trainers in training others in the procedures and the criteria of the new scoring method. The Registered Holistic scoring method was designed and field tested for the ninth grade writing sample component…
Descriptors: Essay Tests, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluators, Grade 9
PDF pending restorationTunkel, Leon S.; Klein, Raymond S. – 1976
The project reviewed, tested, and analyzed the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute's (NOCTI) test series (written and performance for skilled occupations), using a sample of 16 examinations, to determine their appropriateness for use by the State of Georgia in their selection and certification of vocational and technical educators.…
Descriptors: Job Skills, National Norms, Performance Criteria, Postsecondary Education
Peer reviewedKaminer, Reuven – College and University, 1984
Criteria used for evaluating the records of overseas candidates for an undergraduate degree at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are outlined. Secondary school diplomas considered to be equivalent to and not equivalent to the Israeli Bagrut system are discussed, along with attaining equivalency through previous university study or other programs.…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Articulation (Education), College Admission, Comparative Education
Peer reviewedMcEwen, Nelly – Educational Researcher, 1992
Identifies important criteria for assessing the quality of educational research and applies these 20 identified criteria to 2 recent international comparative studies in education, the Second International Science Study and the first International Assessment of Educational Progress. The major types of criteria are utility, propriety, and accuracy.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Assessment, Educational Research
Lehmann, Jean P.; McAlonan, Susan J. – 1985
This handbook is intended to assist educational and other institutions to meet the requirements of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act of 1984 by developing and/or enhancing vocational assessment services for special populations throughout Colorado. The first section outlines the purposes, strategies, and outcomes of the vocational…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Educational Diagnosis, Evaluation Criteria
Fleming, W. G. – 1971
This fifth volume of "Ontario's Educative Society," relates to a variety of institutions and activities such as teacher preparation, research and development, educational television services, and externally administered examinations. It describes in detail the creation and growth of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and its…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Books, College Admission, Educational Development
Bunda, Mary Anne – 1978
Three areas of concern for those considering competency-based graduation requirements are discussed. First, what is involved in implementing a competency-based graduation requirement? The first tasks are the specification of performance standards and the performance skill areas. Then, appropriate certification procedures can be selected, and their…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Competency Based Education, Criterion Referenced Tests
