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| School Psychology Digest | 2 |
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| Brown, F. G. | 1 |
| Mercer, Jane R. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
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| System of Multicultural… | 2 |
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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 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
