Mean subtle-obvious ratings of all MMPI items were obtained from individuals relatively naive to psychological inventories. Analysis of previous subtlety-obviousness measures in terms of ratings obtained here demonstrated that different procedures produced results that are superficially similar. Further research should demonstrate whether…

A self-report heterosocial skills inventory for females (SHI-F) was developed. A validity study compared high and low SHI-F scorers in situations in which self-report, behavioral, and heart rate measures were taken. Although heart rate did not differ between groups, some behavioral and all self-report differences were significant. (Author/BEF)

Because other instruments designed to test elementary school teachers' reading knowledge competencies were faulty in various aspects, a new instrument that overcomes drawbacks in questionable validity, test content, and norms was developed. (CJ)

Describes tailored testing (in which a computer selects appropriate items from an item bank while an examinee is taking a test) and shows it to be superior to paper-and-pencil tests in such areas as reliability, security, and appropriateness of items. (IRT)

Data obtained from extracted short-forms support a hypothesis that a California Personality Inventory short-form that includes all of those items previously demonstrated to constitute an Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory short-form can be an accurate predictor of the full-version CPI. (Author)

The rationale for use of instructional sensitivity in the empirical review of test items is examined, and the results of a study that distinguishes instructional sensitivity from other item concepts are presented. Research is reviewed which indicates the existence of instructional sensitivity as a unique criterion-referenced test item concept. (RL)

Presents the Sex Knowledge and Attitude Test (SKAT), designed to measure knowledge, attitudes and degree of experience in a variety of sexual behaviors, and to be used as a teaching and research instrument. (Author)

Three-fourths of the states have mandated some form of testing. Problems are discussed and practical recommendations about implementation are offered. (Author/MLF)

Questions whether higher achieving students complete an achievement test faster than lower achievers, reviews relevant research, and poses various hypotheses regarding test completion and achievement. Findings indicated that perhaps there is a tendency for better students to finish early on tests but that the correlation between test score and…

Results indicate that the scale is psychometrically sound and has discriminant validity in relation to the Mosher Forced-Choice Guilt Inventory Sex Guilt subscale. The clinical implications of distinguishing between sexual anxiety and sexual guilt are discussed. (Author)

Explains what question banks are and how they work, with descriptions of a number of computer assisted test preparation systems selected to illustrate the variety in operation. Indicates costs. (Author/LS)

Defines and demonstrates a framework for studying differential item functioning and differential test functioning for tests that are intended to be multidimensional. The procedure, which is illustrated with simulated data, is an extension of the unidimensional differential functioning of items and tests approach (N. Raju, W. van der Linden, and P.…

The author began his education career committed to curriculum, not measurement. After years of using teacher-made and standardized tests as instructional afterthoughts, he recognized the superiority of criterion-referenced testing and the influence of high-stakes testing on instruction. He then became involved with developing such tests on a…

The cognitive effects of self-referencing in math word problems were studied in 100 third, fourth, and fifth graders solving compare-unknown and referent-unknown problems. In general, self-referencing (referring to "you") facilitated encoding processes in solving these problems. Self-referencing appeared to decrease the load on working…