Assessment data on student achievement are analyzed to trace performance on some computational skills, with areas of needed improvement identified. (MN)

A properly chosen test model defines the kind of dependence of the observable behavior on underlying abilities of the persons tested in the form of a data-adequate theory. The limitations and potential of several test models are detailed; and they are critically compared as an aspect of empirical evaluation. (Author/MV)

Results of a two-year followup study are reported of students in a course on social work with groups in which the only mechanism for evaluation of learning was a small group oral examination. The effectiveness of the method is discussed regarding responsiveness to student self-image and promotion of theory/practice integration. (Author/LBH)

This paper is concerned with the norm-referenced, standardized achievement, aptitude, and intelligence tests that are being administered to elementary and secondary school children in our schools today. Why do school systems continue the use of standardized tests despite all the abuse being heaped on the practice? (Author)

Essentially, the HIM is a systematic set of categories developed for use in understanding and classifying interaction in small groups, especially therapy groups. It has, however, been used not only on T-groups, encounter groups, discussion groups, and such, but also on individual and dyadic counseling sessions. (Author)

Describes a time saving, computer-scored, programmed tests procedure under development at Purdue University. (SL)

Describes an evaluation instrument for college-level introductory American government courses which measures mastery of facts covered by the course. Class lectures do not include the facts; students must learn them through readings and discussions. The instrument thus measures student knowledge gain as well as teaching effectiveness. (AV)

Advocates the use of a free-sort categorization technique for evaluation of higher-order science instructional objectives. An explanation and demonstration of the use of the evaluation technique with 284 ninth-grade science students is provided. (CP)

Planned instructional units developed by 60 teacher trainees were evaluated to determine how closely cognitive and affective objectives would be met by suggested activities. The conclusion is that programs in teacher education institutions have little effect on instructional planning skills of their trainees. (Author/DB)

Student achievement can be assessed by demonstration, direct observation, unobtrusive measures, oral tests, self-ratings and reports, and on-the-job performance in addition to paper-and-pencil tests. Resulting information can be used for planning, counseling, diagnosing, evaluating, classifying, and grading. An extensive bibliography is appended.…

Concentrates on three questions: Who are the current critics of standardized testing? What are their persistent criticisms and concerns? Which of these criticisms appear to be valid, which have some validity, and which appear to be irrational? (Author/IRT)

Information on the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, a major revision of the Vineland Social Maturity Scale, covers authors, publisher, prices, copyright dates and revisions, groups for whom the instrument is intended, forms, purpose and recommended use, dimensions measured, administration, data summation, score interpretation, test…

Examined the effects of separate answer sheets on the California Achievement Test scores of third, fourth, and fifth graders. Students recorded their answers on their test booklets, separate answer sheets, or separate answer sheets after being trained in the use of separate answer sheets. Found no response mode treatment effect and no evidence of…

Two speech perception experiments were conducted with 12 normally hearing adults using a modified speech tracking procedure to determine the effects of controlling connected discourse materials and the effects of specific prompting techniques on tracking rate and subjects' responses. Results showed higher tracking rates for controlled materials.…

During two periods of expansion in higher education, the curriculum of undergraduate education has undergone major changes. Toward the end of each period of expansion, a movement for assessment has developed, with the goal of restoring coherence and substance to the undergraduate program. (MLW)