Use of computerized testing to give frequent evaluations of student progress is explained. (MP)

The study involving 145 students (5-13 years old) referred for psychological evaluation explored the consequences of retesting upon student placement and the changes in test results. (SBH)

In a case involving language proficiency testing of credentialed and tenured bilingual and ESL teachers, the New Jersey Education Association challenged the Educational Testing Service (ETS) on the grounds that the tests were unfair, unreliable, and poorly administered. NJEA succeeded in requiring ETS to disclose these tests to the court. (SJL)

Using a microcomputer to test high school mathematics students for areas of weakness can save teachers' time, eliminate paperwork, and make testing enjoyable for the students. Results are immediately accessible and in several forms. (Author/TG)

The Bannatyne classification system for differentiating among learning disabled, educable mentally retarded, and emotionally disturbed students is discussed. (JD)

A career grid is relatively economical to administer. It provides an impressive amount of information for counselor and client deliberations. Part 1 concerns grid administration and information yield. Part 2 focuses upon the role of career grids in career counseling programs. (Author)

Purpose of study was to discover what problems undergraduate students have with relative pronouns on several levels of learning and also to see how relative pronouns are taught by examination of French grammar textbooks. (BK)

Provides a critical and comparative analysis of the major commercially produced informal reading inventories. Offers recommendations for those who are considering purchasing or using one of the inventories. (FL)

Discusses some prominent applications available today for most microcomputer systems, including: teaching computing to all students, the computer as a problem solving tool, games, drill and practice, simulation, and testing. (Author)

The extent of American literacy is examined and the concept of literacy defined. Literacy can be measured through responsible testing practices and can be improved through responsive public programs. Assessing abilities and correcting deficiencies are seen as priorities for the future. (Author/MLW)

The relationships of specific NTE tests to the teacher education curriculum in Louisiana are described. (JD)

Implications are discussed for teacher involvement in structuring and administering the proposed common examination at 16+. (CS)

It is suggested that separating student assessment from teaching and advisement will assure the credibility of earned college degrees. (JD)

Six scoring methods for assigning weights to right or wrong responses according to various instructions given to test takers are analyzed with respect to expected change scores and the effect of various levels of information and misinformation. Three of the methods provide feedback to the test taker. (Author/CTM)

The results of a two-year study at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a new set of degree requirements, including a qualifying project and a competency examination. (BB)