Describes how to construct reading comprehension test questions that are unanswerable without careful reading of an accompanying passage and provides examples of the principles explained. (RB)

Argues that the term "reading potential," as it is now commonly used and computed by many reading personnel, needs to be delegitimatized. (Author/SDH)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of criterion referenced testing in the elementary reading program. (RB)

This reading achievement test, intended for grade 3, is to be completed in 50 minutes. The test contains eight reading selections, each followed by multiple-choice questions related to the selection. (SR)

Half of a two-part English Language Arts Achievement Test, this test evaluates reading skills in Grade 6. It contains general instructions for the student, and 50 multiple choice questions on nine readings (two poems and seven stories). (SR)

A study was conducted to investigate the effects of humor on the performance of college freshmen on the Nelson Denny Reading Post Test. The subjects, 36 college freshmen from two developmental reading improvement classes, were randomly assigned to experimental A or B or control sample groups. Students had previously taken forms F and C of the test…

Indicates that the assessment of reading comprehension should be evaluated in the light of potentially differential benefits resulting from the test form and its interactive effects on children with particular trait dispositions. (Author)

The article outlines some practical and theoretical weaknesses of the concept of 'reading age'. (Author)

Suggests an easy method to check phonic skills and learn what help the child needs to improve his reading ability. (TO)

Article investigated the effectiveness of a procedure designed to accurately reflect a student's reading level. (Editor/RK)

Studies the concept of the communication of positive expectancies in the classroom by examining the effects of different sources of expectancy on reading performance for compensatory program pupils. (Author/DEP)

Investigates the assumption that youth culture orientation adversely affects school performance, using rock music as the youth culture component. (Author/DEP)