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Sternberg, Robert J. – Educational Psychologist, 2004
This article describes two projects based on Robert J. Sternberg's theory of successful intelligence and designed to provide theory-based testing for university admissions. The first, Rainbow Project, provided a supplementary test of analytical, practical, and creative skills to augment the SAT in predicting college performance. The Rainbow…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Ethnic Groups, Testing, Predictive Validity
Fraas, John W. – 1979
The effectiveness of the simulation-gaming method of instruction as opposed to the lecture-discussion method in teaching a college introductory economics course is examined. One hundred and twenty Ashland College freshmen were tested to determine their knowledge, interest, and training in economics; retention of knowledge seven weeks after the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, Comparative Analysis