Of the 15 substantive papers in this report, 12 focus on the use of the Kent Infant Development (KID) Scale with severely handicapped children. The KID Scale measures 252 behaviors usually developed during the first year of life in five domains (cognitive, motor, language, self-help, and social). It was successfully adapted to elicit reliable…

The annotated bibliography lists approximately 100 resources (1962-82) on identification of gifted students. The research studies and conceptual papers were chosen because they represent a cross section of procedures and uses of identification instruments. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author's last name and include information on title,…

Predictive validity of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) was investigated by comparing the DAT scores obtained by students in Grade 9 against their achievement in Grade 12 departmental examinations. Results indicated that the DAT has good predictive power and can be used effectively on a selective basis for counseling and predictive purposes in…

The challenge examination covers content, communication abilities, medications, and nursing procedure demonstrations. This approach provides both the equivalency testing necessary to equate past learning with material covered in a particular course. (MW)

The present experiment was designed to investigate the role of the PA test trial by use of a design in which the testing phase of a series of PA recall trials was deleted and replaced on each of the trials by a computational procedure. (Author)

Analyzes the competing considerations in America's struggle for true equality for all its people. Areas covered include: seniority, testing, qualifications, affirmative action, and admissions. (Author/PG)

A brief discussion of the use of computers to assist in the preparation of tests. (HB)

The effects of selective dropout and retesting on the assessment of developmental changes in abilities during adolescence are examined. (ST)

Of 108 7- to 13-year-old children having reading problems with no obvious cause, 54 children with any prior or current condition indicative of predisposition to learning problems were eliminated, leaving a sample of 5 boys and one girl. (Author/MC)

A definition of developmental dysalculia, stressing the hereditary or congenital affection of the brain substrate of mathematical functions, is put forth. (Author)

The Ramak and Courses interest inventories based on Roe's (1956) occupational classification were modified for use with subjects who answer negatively to most items in the traditional forms. Negative respondents give more positive responses on the modified forms than on the traditional ones. (Author)

The validity of some theoretically derived vocational diagnostic signs was examined to learn if a person's self-knowledge, occupational knowledge, and decision-making ability were predictable. The positive results imply some practical applications and the need for further theoretical investigation. (Author)

Suggests that essay tests can be used as a means of determining whether a student actually comprehends the meaning of objective test items. Examples of questions and model answers are given. Results of the use of such a test are reported. (Author/EB)

Advocates the study of poetry in FL classes and suggests methods by which students could be tested on poetry. (KM)