Independent study is at least as effective as traditional teaching methods, according to this report of a three-year project to evaluate self-study modules, called "minicourses," in a new nursing curriculum. (MF)

To improve on cutoff scores based on absolute standards which may produce an unacceptable number of failures, a compromise is suggested. The compromise draws on the information in the observed score distribution to adjust the standard. Three compromise models developed by Hofstee, Beuk, and De Gruijter are compared. (Author/GDC)

The Slosson Intelligence Test (revised norms) (SIT) and the WISC-R (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised) were compared. Results provide a moderate degree of support for the concurrent validity of the revised SIT norms, using the WISC-R as the criterion. However, the intelligence quotients on the two tests may not be interchangeable.…

Twelve structural models of similarity were fitted to data from conventional and computer adaptive test (CAT) batteries measuring the same aptitude in a double cross-validation design. Three of the 12 models, including a multiplicative structure model, performed well, providing support for using CATs as replacements for conventional tests. (NSF)

Examined the relative effectiveness of self-instruction training and rational-emotive counseling in alleviating test anxiety in 50 high school students. Results indicated both experimental treatments in both experiments were more effective than the control condition. In Experiment Two, the rational-emotive group was superior to the…

Compared attitudes, perceptions, and experiences of 366 transfer and 1,516 non-transfer students using the Student Transfer Questionnaire. Results showed loss of credits is perceived as the most important problem in transfering, depending on familiarity with the system. Suggested a need for more information and advising for potential transfer…

Based, in part, on a PhD Dissertation at the University of Oregon under Melton C. Martinson. (RJ)