Results are in general agreement with previous research indicating that self-monitoring can have a dramatic effect on certain behaviors. In the present study, those Ss who recorded their own frequencies of accurate responding maintained their review efforts significantly longer than Ss who did not self-monitor. (Author)

The Petriel Reading Comprehension Test was administered to four sixth grades. Two of the classes were not allowed to turn back after reading passages, and the test was monitored during administration. The other two classes were allowed to re-read while answering questions. Results indicate that it makes little difference whether students are…

Achievement on the final exam was the dependent variable in an experiment involving two college algebra classes. The experimental class was allowed retesting on unit tests while a control class took the unit test once. No significant differences were obtained. (JP)

Determines the relative effectiveness of simple trust, a punishment threat, and a moral appeal in achieving classroom honesty. (Author)

Presents a summary of the lectures and seminars at a conference on examinations and assessment organized by Chelsea College and the National Foundation for Educational Research. Lecture topics included examining at 16+, development towards a Certificate of Extended Education examing at 18+, and examinations in relation to the curriculum. (JR)

Results on arithmetic, spelling, and self-concept measures indicated no differences in mean test scores across groups, regardless of test conditions. It is suggested that since a variety of noises is a normal part of our environment, music as a distractor is not a new experience for test-takers and therefore not distracting in a test situation.…

The results indicate that high-approval-motivated Ss were significantly more accurate in their expectancy ratings than low-approval-motivated Ss, and were significantly lower in their numerical estimates than low-approval-motivated Ss. (Author)

The Ohio Vocational Interest Survey was designed to serve primarily as an occupational exploration device for high school students. The OVIS profile presents measured interests alongside vocational plans and thus facilitates an individual learning process with which the counselor can assist. OVIS emphasizes a marriage between testing and…

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has validated six basic methods for measuring pollutants in ambient air as the first part of its Project Threshold. Aim of the project is to establish nationwide consistency in measuring pollutants; determining precision, accuracy and reproducibility of 35 standard measuring methods. (BL)