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Kole, James P. – 1987
An investigation was conducted for the purpose of creating a valid and reliable instrument that could serve the Nova University ( Florida) Programs for Higher Education (PHE) central administrative and field staff in counseling new field-based doctoral students who have exhibited less positive or negative attitudes toward independent learning.…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Distance Education, External Degree Programs, Higher Education
Download full textLinn, Robert L. – 1983
In considering the problem of measuring achievement for the evaluation of school effectiveness, there are at least three questions that need to be answered: (1) What is to be measured? (2) How is it to be measured? (3) How are the results to be analyzed? Following a discussion related to the first two questions--determining content objectives and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Criterion Referenced Tests, Measurement Objectives
Kearney, C. Philip – 1986
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has the potential to become a national data system and to meet the rapidly expanding needs for educational information. Historically, NAEP has had the objectives of providing relevant information for federal, state, and local policymakers; establishing a research database; and monitoring…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Databases, Educational Assessment, Educational Testing
Romberg, Thomas A. – 1986
Four topics related to mathematics testing for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are discussed: (1) mathematics achievement; (2) past NAEP approaches; (3) needed changes; and (4) a new conceptual basis for profiling mathematical performance, including recommendations for strengthening current practice. The basic strategy for…
Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Tittle, Carol Kehr – 1986
Statewide minimum competency testing programs have emphasized basic skills in reading, mathematics, and writing. However, continuing concerns are expressed in national reports about the level of achievement, particularly in mathematics and science, and increased testing has been suggested as a means of encouraging curriculum change and evaluating…
Descriptors: Content Validity, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Measurement Objectives
Kean, Michael H. – 1986
A number of challenges will be faced by the school testing community in the future. The content of achievement tests must match the curriculum, which changes its focus over the years. Test content should reflect expanding curriculum areas such as computer literacy, consumer skills, and critical thinking. Test publishers will provide data for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Educational Technology, Educational Testing, Educational Trends
Hsu, Tse-chi; Sadock, Shula F. – 1985
This report provides an overview of the current applications of computer technology to construct test items and/or to formulate tests according to sound measurement principles. The test items may be computer-generated from strategies programmed by test constructors, or pre-constructed by item writers and stored in computer memory. The tests…
Descriptors: Adaptive Testing, Computer Assisted Testing, Computers, Educational Research
Killoran, James, Ed. – ATSS/UFT Journal, 1984
This journal issue addresses the issue of testing in the social studies classroom. The first article, "The Role of Testing" (Bragaw), focuses on the need for tests to reflect the objectives of the study completed. The varying functions of pop quizzes, weekly tests, and unit tests are explored. "Testing Thinking Processes" (Killoran, Zimmer, and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
Natriello, Gary – 1982
The effects of performance evaluations of teachers on their effort and effectiveness was studied. The evaluation system based on Dornbusch and Scott's theory was used. Stages in evaluating performance included allocating, criteria-setting, sampling, appraising, communicating the evaluation, and planning for improvement. Sets of tasks to…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Evaluation Methods, Intermediate Grades, Measurement Objectives
Klausmeier, Herbert J.; And Others – 1974
The Conceptual Learning and Development (CLD) Model suggests four successive levels of concept learning: (1) concrete--recognizing an object which has been encountered previously; (2) identity--recognizing a known object when it appears in a different spatial, time, or sensory perspective; (3) classificatory--generalizing that two items are alike…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes
Taub, Herman P. – 1979
This paper provides an overview of a project (now in its formative stages) to develop Head Start measures of program effects on children 3 to 7 years of age. The program approach is distinctive in emphasizing evaluation of all aspects of children's development that may affect their overall competence in reflecting the concerns, views, and values…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Compensatory Education, Emotional Development, Individual Development
Lewis, Mary Summers – 1978
The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a difference in opinion between early childhood professionals and low income parents of young children as to what the goals of early childhood programs should be. Three hundred forty parents in local Head Start centers were asked to list goals for their preschool children, and a…
Descriptors: Child Development Specialists, Comparative Analysis, Doctoral Dissertations, Early Childhood Education
BENNETT, PEARL S. – 1966
ALTHOUGH MOST EDUCATORS AGREE THAT EXAMINATIONS PERFORM AN IMPORTANT FUNCTION IN APPRAISING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, SOME CLAIM THAT MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS DEGENERATE INTO A GAME OF "BEAT THE MONKEY," I.E., ANSWERING MORE THAN 25 PERCENT OF THE ITEMS CORRECTLY, THE RATING EVEN A MONKEY COULD BE EXPECTED TO RECEIVE. SAMPLE STUDIES REVEAL THAT THE…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Educational Theories, Essay Tests, Language Tests
DEJUNG, JOHN E.; HARING, NORRIS G. – 1962
A SOCIOMETRIC TEST WAS USED TO COMPARE THE SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE OF MENTAL RETARDATES IN THE GRADE SCHOOL SPECIAL CLASSES AND THE REGULAR CLASSES. MODIFIED SYRACUSE SCALES OF SOCIAL RELATIONS (SSSR) WERE ADMINISTERED IN TEST-RETEST DESIGN TO 400 CHILDREN. AN EXAMINATION WAS MADE OF THE FOUR SPECIAL NEEDS SCALES. CONCLUSIONS DRAWN FROM THE DATA…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Behavior Rating Scales, Comparative Testing, Elementary School Students
National Education Association, Washington, DC. Project on Utilization of Inservice Education R & D Outcomes. – 1977
The inservice teacher education course described is for the use of elementary and secondary school teachers interested in understanding measurement and evaluation through Individually Guided Education. The scope of the instructional model and sequencing of topics are outlined. Activities and resources involved in using the modules contained in the…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Individualized Instruction
