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| Brooks, Benjamin L. | 1 |
| Brown, F. G. | 1 |
| Goodman, Joan F. | 1 |
| Hosie, Thomas W. | 1 |
| Mercer, Jane R. | 1 |
| Reschly, Daniel J. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 4 |
| Information Analyses | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
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| System of Multicultural… | 5 |
| Wechsler Intelligence Scale… | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBrown, F. G. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
Although agreeing that the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) has an important purpose, the author questions some perceived weaknesses: test validity; medical model measures; sociocultural scales; estimated learning potential (ELP); and the incompleteness of SOMPA manauls for use in evaluating the system. (See also TM 504 174).…
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Testing, Scores
Peer reviewedBrooks, Benjamin L.; Hosie, Thomas W. – Counselor Education and Supervision, 1984
Focuses on the interpretation of the Sociocultural Scales and Estimated Learning Potential scales of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment by counselors making placement decisions. Presents case examples illustrating assumptions counselors must make and controversial aspects of the system. (JAC)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Culture Fair Tests, Diagnostic Tests, Educational Diagnosis
Download full textReschly, Daniel J. – 1980
Issues surrounding the concept of nonbiased assessment, particularly with economically disadvantaged minority students, are analyzed. The legal requirements are focused on thorough discussion of litigation and legislation. The second section explores research on the use of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R). Research…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Court Litigation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGoodman, Joan F. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A critical view of the underlying theoretical rationale of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) model for student assessment is presented. The critique is extensive and questions the basic assumptions of the model. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedMercer, Jane R. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A defense of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) in response to previous articles in this issue of this journal is presented by the test developer. The defense is detailed and addresses each previous article. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons
