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School Psychology Digest | 5 |
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Journal Articles | 5 |
Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
Information Analyses | 2 |
Opinion Papers | 1 |
Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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System of Multicultural… | 5 |
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Figueroa, Richard A. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
The System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) is an assessment system compatible with Public Law 92-142. A general description of SOMPA is provided. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria

Brown, Fred – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A critical review of the psychometric properties of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) model for student assessment is presented. The review criticizes the lack of validity of some of the measures but praises the goals of the system. (JKS)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Education

Talley, Ronda C. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A qualitative evaluation of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) as implemented in a Colorado public school system is presented. The evaluation relies heavily on perceptions of participating administrators, and is very positive. (JKS)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education

Mercer, Jane R. – School Psychology Digest, 1979
A defense of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA) in response to previous articles in this issue of this journal is presented by the test developer. The defense is detailed and addresses each previous article. (JKS)
Descriptors: Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Persons

Oakland, Thomas – School Psychology Digest, 1979
Validity data are provided for the Adaptive Behavior Inventory for Children (ABIC) and the Estimated Learning Potential (ELP) which are components of the System of Multicultural Pluralistic Assessment (SOMPA). Results lead the author to conclude that caution is indicated in the use of the two procedures. (JKS)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adjustment (to Environment), Culture Fair Tests, Educational Testing