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The Algebra Works--But What Does It Mean?
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Brown, 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
WISC-R Research: Implications for Interpretation.
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Kaufman, Alan S. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A selective review of literature on the revised Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R) is presented to relate research results to test interpretation. Included are inferences drawn from factor analyses, subtest specificity, subtest profiles for some exceptional populations assessment of minority group children, and IQ differences…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Factor Analysis, Intelligence Quotient, Intelligence Tests
In Defense of the IQ Test.
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Clarizio, Harvey F. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
Commonly used standardized intelligence scales are free from the inherent flaws that allegedly result in discriminatory assessment. Issues of internal validity, predictive validity, and examiner effects are discussed. (Author/JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Group Norms, Intelligence Tests
In Defense of Racially and Culturally Non-Discriminatory Assessment.
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Mercer, 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