A program was developed that allows a junior high mathematics department to analyze the pre- and post-assessment data in terms of each of the over 600 students. (Author/IRT)

This editorial suggests how the approaches of differential psychology and information processing psychology should be combined to study intelligence. Methods reviewed include factor analysis, componential analysis, and computer simulation. Guidelines for the specification of subtheories of intelligence, as well as future theories and methods for…

This article discusses two basic issues in the interpretation of factorial investigations (descriptive vs causal inferences and group vs individual characteristics); updates previously published reviews of factor-analytic studies in rehabilitation under five categories (counselor, client, instruments, attitudes, and environments); and outlines…

Regular booklet and puzzle forms of the Raven Coloured Progressive Matrices were administered to 70 deaf elementary students to determine the effects of testing-the-limits procedure. (Author/CL)

Investigates empirically, for a sample of university examinations in engineering, the influence of examination length on reliability and discrimination. (Author)

The use of orals as a follow-up to regular course exams is discussed. Data concerning student performances and attitudes towards the orals are given, along with a discussion of the different approaches that were used. (Author/GA)

Discusses the usefulness of criterion-referenced tests and norm-referenced tests in gathering data appropriate for decision-making in relation to the basic characteristics of the two types of test, the purposes for which the test information is used, and the kind of information needed for decision-making. (BR)

Presents two exam questions and answers on the topics of stoichiometric calculations and general chemistry pressure measurement. (SL)

The Report of the Advisory Panel on the Scholastic Aptitude Test Score Decline was reviewed and some shortcomings pointed out. Changing standards and changes in the composition of the SAT-taking population are discussed. (MN)

This paper describes the introduction of a multiple-choice test into the existing framework of examinations at the University of Nottingham. The examination papers and administrative techniques are described. (SD)

Argues that the work of the Assessment of Performance Unit is being damaged by external political pressures, and that its attempt to monitor national standards with sensitivity is bound to fail. (Editor)

Describes a program in testing and instruction in written composition, developed at Chicago State University. (AA)

The format of the final examinations in Conservative Dentistry in the Dental Schools of Great Britain and Ireland was investigated by means of a questionnaire sent to each of the dental schools in each country. Results are reported and the value of different parts of the examinations are discussed. (Author/RH)

Two mutually supporting computer programs for scheduling final examinations are described. One checks quickly for conflicts in course combinations for examination times, and the other generates a complete, conflict-free exam schedule with appropriate room sizes and types. (MSE)