Findings of the test reported here were: (1) group-administered tests are practicable and may be scored reliably; (2) performance correlated highly with performance on standardized listening and grammar tests of English as a foreign language; (3) the difficulty of the test sentences seemed to be determined by their length and syntactical…

The present study assessed the feasibility of using a widely recognized style measure, the Group Embedded Figures Test, with fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-graders. The results were generally favorable with respect ot the test's applicability to these age groups. (Author/PN)

A description is given of an experiment on methods of testing, conducted with a mathematics course at University of California - Davis. (PK)

Having all students in a group respond to every question, rather than addressing questions to one student at a time, resulted in better behavior and content achievement among third graders. (Editor)

Describes how a group oral final exam was designed and administered in a block of two teacher education courses taught within the social constructivist perspective. Advocates such group oral exam practices as consistent with valid assessment guidelines. Discusses limitations. (HB)

Examines the uses of observations generated during testing through (a) qualitative synthesis of available research literature, (b) a study of a national sample of children, and (c) a study of children referred for psychoeducational evaluations. Results demonstrate that behavioral and temperament qualities evaluated by test observations are related…

Using small groups in student cooperative learning enterprises has become a major trend in American higher education (Cheng and Warren 2000). However, several practical issues involving the assessment of an individual's performance in groups have sometimes created resistance to the method from both students and parents (Kagan 1995). This article…

Clump, Bauer, and Bradley (2004) and Burchfield and Sappington (2000) previously found extremely low levels of reading in undergraduate psychology courses. The current study investigated whether these low levels of reading are also found with graduate students, or if this value is altered by only investigating individuals who show continued…

Defining critical thinking as a conscious process means that teachers can make students aware of the process and can affect the process. In addition, teachers can help students to evaluate their use of the process. The goal in any course is to involve students in the practice of critical thinking, and the oral exam reflects the students'…

This article discusses practical and theoretical problems related to the measurement of formal operations. The first section of the article discusses problems in measuring formal operations using the clinical interview method. These problems include the lack of both a standardized interview and a uniform scoring procedure. Section two discusses…

A GUIDE TO ASSIST PROJECT DIRECTORS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO DEVELOP INCREASINGLY MORE SYSTEMATIC AND THOROUGH EVALUATION DESIGNS FOR GREAT CITIES SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IS PRESENTED. THE TESTS, QUESTIONNAIRES, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS AS WELL AS METHODS OF DATA TREATMENT ARE LISTED ACCORDING TO THE MAJOR EVALUATION AREAS. THREE BASIC AREAS ARE TO BE…

THE RELATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIVE METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE SPELLING ABILITY OF PUPILS IN GRADES 2 AND 3 WAS DETERMINED. ASSIGNMENTS OF TEACHERS AND CLASSROOMS TO METHOD WERE BASED UPON TEACHER PREFERENCE FOR METHOD, ESTIMATED AVERAGE ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL OF PUPILS IN EACH CLASSROOM, AND RATINGS OF TEACHER QUALITY. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE STUDY A…