A new test construction methodology was proposed and its validity and viability were demonstrated. (Author/RK)

A description of a method used with criterion referenced tests which is designed to reduce guessing. (HB)

A methodology for developing a teaching effectiveness rating instrument is provided which elicits measures in terms decision makers believe important, avoids redundancy, includes items raters are able to rate (as perceived by decision makers), and includes concerned parties in the development of the instrument. Methodology consists of development…

Author claimed and defended the position that none of the tests used in educational measurement is optimum for its role in program assessment. As well, he described the type of test he thought best for the task of assessment. (Author/RK)

This article investigated the design of appropriate measures to assess the outcomes of schooling. (Author/RK)

For the six available sets of empirical data, the discrimination (slope) parameter of the logistic item characteristic curve was found to have a significant positive correlation over items with the difficulty (location) parameter. This unpleasant situation can be eliminated by a suitably chosen transformation of the ability scale. (Author/RC)

Two major purposes were to (1) appraise the extent to which relatively naive item writers can produce valid personality scales, and (2) compare these scales with scales derived from other strategies, particularly those employing empirical methods using an external criterion. (Author/RC)

Four new experimental scales of motivation were constructed by applying a modified iterative factor analytic method to item responses of 346 subjects. The scales-tentatively identified as intrinsic motivation, self-enhancement, person orientation, and goal deficiency-should have special relevance to the educational and counseling objectives of the…