Extended time for testing is frequently recommended despite the possibility that it may have unintended negative effects. Test process data, now commonly available "via" computer-based testing programs, can offer objective information about who uses and experiences higher scores when using more than typical testing time. NWEA MAP test…

Since understanding reading assignments is important to succeeding in school, improving the way that text is arranged in books would be an efficient way to help students better understand the material and perform well on tests. In this study, we asked students to read two original and two rearranged historical passages, in which rephrased…

Using results from the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) administered at Central Connecticut State University, a public Carnegie master's-larger programs university in the Northeast, this study demonstrates time on spent on the test, student motivation, and to a lesser extent the local institutional administration procedures represent…

It was found test item arrangement does not significantly influence test results. (CK)

Imposing time limits on tests can serve a range of important functions. Time limits are essential, for example, if speed of performance is an integral component of what is being measured, as would be the case when testing such skills as how quickly someone can type. Limiting testing time also helps contain expenses associated with test…

A survey test in arithmetic consisting of two separately administered parts (see TM 000 967 and TM 000 968) was given to pupils in Grade 4 of the Vancouver School System. Test content included a computation section (Part I) and a concept section (Part II). A summary of test results is presented in three tables. (CK)

Part I of the arithmetic survey (see TM 000 966) administered to fourth grade Vancouver students consists of 30 computational items. The time limit for this section is 30 minutes. See also TM 000 968 for Part II of the survey. (CK)

Part II of the arithmetic survey (see TM 000 966) administered to fourth grade Vancouver students consists of 32 items dealing with arithmetical concepts. The limit for this section is 30 minutes. See also TM 000 967 for Part I of the survey. (CK)

Percentile scores for Vancouver students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 on the AAHPER Cooperative Physical Education Tests are presented. Two of the six forms of the tests were used in these administrations. Every form consists of 60 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 40 minutes. A single score, based on the number of questions answered…

Results of a survey test in arithmetic, administered to all 5,118, year 3 pupils of Vancouver schools during the week of May 29-June 2, 1972, are summarized and compared with those of 1969. The two parts of the test--Number Work and Problems--were given in separate sessions. Three tables present the test results data. The data show that the…

Performances of 13 graduate students who completed a statistics examination under time limits were compared with those of 13 under no time limits. Both low- and high-achieving students performed better under the untimed condition, but the benefit of the untimed test was greater for high-anxiety students. (SLD)

Many community colleges have a need for a mathematics placement test which tests achievement for initial placement in the different levels of mathematics classes. Merrit College investigated this need by examining the scores of all the entering students who did not complete the mathematics section of the School and College Ability Test which they…

This report describes trends related to accommodations in testing for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and summarizes the performance of accommodated LSAT takers for the 1993-1994 through 1997-1998 testing years. Data show that the number of requests for accommodated testing increased steadily from the 1994-1995 through 1996-1997 LSAT testing…

A method for estimating power scores is described. By way of illustration, it is applied to 21 students who were improperly timed on a standard test. Some empirical results are given in support of the estimation procedure. (Author)