This executive position paper identifies preferred modes of communication for parents and guardians in a small New Jersey Public School District. Research was conducted because there has been an unprecedented test refusal initiative by parents and guardians of New Jersey Public School Students who are mandated to sit for Partnership for Assessment…

Michael Gove has made examination reform a marked feature of his period as Education Secretary in the coalition government, although he has not always found it easy to bring about the changes he feels so strongly about, in the face of widespread opposition from teachers and educationists. This article seeks to analyse the Education Secretary's…

This explorative study describes time use and time management behaviour of ethnic minority and ethnic majority students as possible explanations for the poorer study results of ethnic minority students compared to those of majority students. We used a diary approach in a small sample to examine students' daily time use in both a lecture week…

Argues that objective tests in secondary English will lead to a packaged humanity in which individuals are essentially similar. (Author/RB)

The authors present seven suggestions to aid in the implementation of skill testing in physical education classes. (MJB)

The Adult Performance Level Test, a minimum competency test developed by the Texas Department of Education, measures student skill and knowledge levels in competencies necessary for successful living in a modern society. (MJB)

Discusses difficulties inherent in assessment of oral abilities as part of a comprehensive examination system. (AA)

Presents a test that teaches test-taking strategies and that can be used to reduce students' test anxiety. (AEA)

Describes a program to certify state and district judges of high school debate tournaments. Covers constructing the written test, evaluating the ballot test, implementing certification, and assessing the program. (PD)

Reviews various issues related to developing a single system of examining at 16+ to replace the General Certificate of Education and the Certificate of Secondary Education, including current assessment techniques and activities of groups involved in developing this common examination system. (SK)

Presents responses of eight teachers concerning the effects of mandated testing. Describes how the teachers cope with the problems raised by mandated tests. (RS)

The basic steps and procedures in the development of criterion referenced tests (CRT), as well as the issues and problems associated with these activities are discussed. In the first section of the paper, the discussions focus upon the purpose and defining characteristics of CRTs, item construction and selection, improving item quality, content…

Reviews and critiques the British system of public examinations. (AA)

Based on a survey of examinations in drama, discusses principles, practices, and issues raised by the findings. (AA)

Discusses problems in China associated with student promotion which resulted with the re-establishment of college entrance examinations and the related system of lower-level exams. Suggests that no better system exists but urges a re-examination of practices designed to increase promotion. (BSR)