Movement is essential for learning. Previous research explored the relationship between movement and academic performance, however, evidence regarding the specific gross motor skills related to reading and spelling is lacking. The current study, therefore, investigated the effect a perceptual-motor intervention had on the relationship between…

While research on high stakes testing continues to expand, little is known about how the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers is affecting physical education (PE). A proportionate, stratified random sample of physical educators in New York State was drawn (n = 489) to survey them about their district's practices and their attitudes…

The effects of a 3 mg/kg body weight (BW) dose of caffeine were assessed on behavioral indices of response inhibition. To meet these aims, we selected a modified AX version of the Continuous Performance Test (CPT), the stop task, and the flanker task. In three double-blind, placebo-controlled, within-subjects experiments, these tasks were…

Over the past twenty years in performance testing a specific item type with distinguishing characteristics has arisen time and time again. It's been invented independently by dozens of test development teams. And yet this item type is not recognized in the research literature. This article is an invitation to investigate the item type, evaluate…

As the field of education moves forward in the area of assessment, researchers have yet to come to a conclusion about definitions of commonly used terms. Without a consensus on the use of fundamental terms, it is difficult to engage in meaningful discourse within the field of assessment, as well as to conduct research on and communicate about best…

A scale for measuring children's physical development for physical education/recreation base line data evaluation is provided. Twenty-seven physical tasks constitute the scale, with criteria for acceptable performance given for each. The number of trials permitted for each task is also provided. (For related documents, see TM 002 526-531,…

Describes the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) examination, administered yearly by a division of the National Secretaries Association called the Institute for Certifying Secretaries. (TA)

At Napa Junior College (California), to test the relationship between college attendance and personality change, 100 volunteers were measured in their first year by the STEP Reading Exam and the ACE Psychological Exam. California Psychological Inventory (CPI) showed a significant range in personality traits from high to low ability students. The…

The handbook covers a comprehensive series of Job-Task Performance Tests for the Doppler Radar (AN/APN) and its Associated Computer (AN/ASN-35). The test series has been developed to measure job performance of the electronic technician. These tests encompass all phases of day-to-day preventative and corrective maintenance that technicians are…

This is a series of achievement tests designed to accommodate the varying abilities of students enrolled in typewriting courses in school. The series consists of five levels of tests with alternate forms for each level. Each level is designed to cover ten weeks of classroom instruction and students are not required to take the tests at the same…

Cites attempts to define and assess adult literacy, noting the trend toward real-life performance-task items which are criterion referenced. (MKM)

Compares scores obtained on a practical examination" with those awarded on the basis of six laboratory investigations over one year. Reports no significant differences in assessed performance, but teaching advantages suggest the continuous assessment is advantageous. (AL)