A method of identifying learning disabled adolescents using the method of Bayesian Revision of Subjective Probabilities, which utilizes both teacher judgments and psychometric tests, is proposed. (DB)

A computer-assisted test construction system is described and discussed. The author offers the software to interested readers. (MK)

This study examined the effects of varying cognitive demands on the task performance of 8- to 17-year-old autistic children. (CM)

An expanded multiple matrix sampling procedure to collect assessment data for health education courses in upper elementary and junior high schools is outlined. This supplement to the Cooperative Health Education Test provides data at the school building and district levels. (JMF)

Defines some ethical issues involved in the counseling of public offenders and formulates a set of ethical principles that could make meaningful counseling possible with public offenders. These central ethical issues include confidentiality, confrontation, client-advocate role, research issues, consenting clients, testing and appropriate testing…

Cloze testing and language performance is discussed as are two techniques for awarding partial credit: the quick performance measurement and feedback technique and the three-stage scoring hierarchy for partial credit. A figure and tables are included. (EJS)

The results of an analysis of incorrect strategies used by students in solving mathematical problems are reported and explanations offered. (MP)

This study is an attempt to validate an alternative electronic analog task for the Combination of Chemical Bodies Piagetian task. Both tasks were compared with each other, as well as with a Chemistry Placement Exam and an independent Piagetian measure. Subjects were 55 university first-year chemistry students. (MS)

Discusses the preparation of a solution of assigned molarity as a suitable test of laboratory technique for nonscience majors. (MLH)

A model is offered for evaluating student attainment of mathematical concepts. The use of this model by teachers and researchers is discussed. (DT)

Discusses how a chemistry curriculum can be designed using traditional classroom activities and assessments along with alternative and authentic approaches. Presents a variety of assessment and learning experiences for a first-year course in chemistry. (JRH)

Describes the creation of a unidimensional testing instrument designed to measure the emotional support in relationships. Suggests that perceptions of emotional support would be positively correlated to perceptions of relational solidarity and relational equality. States that the final test consisted of 13 communication-based items with high…

Pediatric occupational therapists (n=59) were surveyed to identify assessments to evaluate functional performance that accommodate special needs of children with pervasive developmental disorders. Fifty-two assessments were identified. The study highlights the need for practice parameters that would guide the assessment process and create…

Revisions to Internet standards, the Next Generation Internet Protocol (IPng), will be tested with initiatives such as Internet II, a high-speed Internet being developed by a consortium of universities, and the vBNS, a National Science Foundation and MCI project. Argues that librarians should be aware of these changes if they want to participate…

Investigates how skilled and less skilled readers answered a gap-filling test in order to examine whether such tests can measure text-level processing ability. Japanese learners of English completed a gap-filling test while thinking aloud about their test-taking processes. Results showed both skilled and less-skilled readers used text-level…