New developments in the use of automatically scorable constructed response item types for large-scale assessment are reviewed for five domains: (1) mathematical reasoning; (2) algebra problem solving; (3) computer science; (4) architecture; and (5) natural language. Ways in which these technologies are likely to shape testing are considered. (SLD)

Teachers have been in the era of accountability for some time. There is an increased demand for accountability and the use of non-referenced testing with President Bush's "No Child Left Behind" initiatives. However, there is a growing demand for less reliance on standardized tests. Admission decisions to colleges and universities are…

The concept of information functions developed for dichotomous item response models is adapted for the partial credit model. The information function is explained in terms of the model parameters and scoring functions. The relationship between the item information function and the expected score function is also discussed. The information function…

The study examined the relationship between performance on the K-ABC (Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children) and the WISC-R (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children--Revised) for 67 students being considered for placement in a private school in a midwestern metropolitan area that serves students with severe learning disabilities. All were…

The study was designed to determine the efficacy of the Bannatyne recategorization in differentiating subgroups of learning disabled from emotionally disturbed children. The sample was comprised of 327 male and female Ss who had been placed in special education classes for either the learning disabled or emotionally disturbed. A three factor…

The need to determine eligibility for a program for intellectually gifted students resulted in combining deviation scores on achievement, aptitude, ability and motivation measures into a matrix score. These matrix scores and the students' success in the program were determined for present participants. Students were classified as successful or…

A procedure for creating a numerical index which can be used to score and rank summaries of prose passages is described. The quality of a summary is assumed to be a function of two variables: the number of important ideas mentioned, and the number of words used. Scoring involves multiplying two ratios: a power ratio and an efficiency ratio. The…

Research is described involving the development of a scoring system for performance evaluation. The example used is aircraft landing. Tables are included which give a suggested method for establishing a relevant scoring system in relation to this example. (DEP)

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficiency of the estimates of ability provided by the one-parameter logistic model as compared to the estimates provided by the more general two- and three-parameter models. Several tests were simulated with item parameters meeting the assumptions of either the two- or three-parameter model. For each…

This booklet which contains a description of the General Examinations is one of two series of tests offered in the program. Included is a discussion of the program, the nature and objectives of the examinations, the reporting of the scores, and the background and preparation needed for the tests. Specific descriptions of, and sample questions…

The PEDAGE system, at the present time, is a set of programs written in FORTRAN IV language for an IBM 7094 computer. They are in the form of separate main programs with similar data formats, but will be modified in the future to the form of subroutines so that one or more can be called by main programs designed by the individual users. In this…

The amount of life stress, as measured by the Schedule of Recent Experience (SRE), has been shown to be related to the onset of illness. This instrument was originally developed with a civilian population, and it became apparent that some questions were inappropriate when it was to be applied to a military population. Furthermore, it was believed…

In this bulletin are an article, "Restriction of Range: Questions and Answers" BY Alan S. Kaufman and book reviews. Answers to the following questions are given in the article: What exactly is meant by "restriction of range"?; What effect does it have?; Why are correlation coefficients lower for restricted than for widespread…

Explains and illustrates the term "textbook lesson," and mentions the considerations that have led to the recommended grading system. The chief aim is to achieve uniformity in grading. Offers recommendations for formulating and ordering lessons, grading criteria, awarding of points and key for computing points. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Investigates readability of different line lengths in advertising body copy, hypothesizing a normal curve with lower scores for shorter and longer lines, and scores above the mean for lines in the middle of the distribution. Finds support for lower scores for short lines and some evidence of two optimum line lengths rather than one. (SKC)