This study was designed to explore age and sex differences in self concept across a broad age span and with fairly large populations utilizing a common for all Ss. (Author/RK)

This study determined reliability of the Boehm Basic Concept Test (designed to assist the primary teacher assess basic conceptual knowledge) for rural kindergarten and first grade children. They found the rural reliability to be less than that reported for urban samples especially for middle and upper class children. The reduced reliability was…

If traditional examinations were eliminated, would course work still show the same superior students? (Author/PG)

Author discusses instruction by media presentation and advocates testing which is designed to fit the instructional methodology. (HB)

The purpose of this study was to summarize research relevant to the correction for guessing formula. Six areas are reviewed: reliability, validity, test taking behavior, statistical implications, public acceptance, scoring labor. (JB)

Results indicate that because there is not an equivalent relationship between the WISC and WAIS, classification or retardation level and prognostic formulation using these tests should be made cautiously. (Author/CB)

If one accepts the premise that the criterion measure (Musical Aptitude Profile) is a valid predictor of future musical success, then the Measures of Musical Abilities, based on these data, can be considered to possess a moderately high validity for the same purpose. (Author/CB)

Findings cast doubt on the overall utility of the CMAS with retarded children. (MB)

A validity study of the OCD Questionnaire instrument for assessing organizational climate in the schools concludes that (1) the prototypic profile is not useful, and (2) subtests of the OCDQ tap and measure important aspects of the organizational climate of secondary schools. (Author)