Procedures for establishing standards and determining the number of items needed in criterion-referenced measures are reviewed. The discussion of setting a passing score is organized around five factors: performance of others, item content, educational consequences, psychological and financial costs, and measurement error. Classical test theory,…

Creative reading of fiction is defined in this paper as the unique addition by readers, in their imaginations, to the author's plot, setting, and characterization. The test for the creative reading of fiction, described in this paper, contains three parts (each an incomplete narrative) for determining how creatively readers can complete…

Aural comprehension deserves more emphasis. Various test types are critically discussed. Suggestions are given for producing and applying one's own tests. An account is given of two examples in the author's experience. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The problem of determining the significance level which should be used in statistical tests of item validity in order to minimize type I errors is discussed. (Author/JKS)

The Jobs-Career Key is an occupational information test. The occupational titles correspond directly to Holland's personality and vocational typology. The item responses are referenced primarily from the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Outlook Handbook. (Author)

Scores from the Scholastic Aptitude Test and a new test of reading and writing, the California State University and Colleges English Placement Test, were examined to determine if unique properties for either test could be found. Both tests seem to be measuring the same underlying ability with few unique properties. (Author)

In response to requests for standardization on testing and grading, a pilot program for the administration and evaluation of objective examinations was instituted. Outlined are objectives, initial test item collection, procedural flow for examinations, faculty responsibilities, support staff responsibilities, and project coordinator services. (LBH)

Use of the Rasch model for vertical equating of tests is discussed. Although use of the model is promising, empirical results raise questions about the adequacy of the Rasch model. Latent trait models with more parameters may be necessary. (JKS)

Questionnaires used to measure subject-matter-directed motivation have tended to use information-seeking behavior as the prime indicator. A new measuring instrument, consisting of a list of 15 sets of three adjectives, asks subjects to select one from each set which best applies to the subject matter in question. (BW)

Discusses the various factors required in the construction and validation of affective scales and synthesizes viable procedures drawn from several widely accepted sources. (HOD)

This paper describes an interactive computer software system developed at Tuskegee Institute which is designed to allow flexibility in the development, administration, and scoring of examinations. (Author)

A procedure for providing necessary and sufficient practice on basic skills, while still providing other mathematical experiences that balance an interesting mathematics program, is discussed. (JT)

Self-tests may be important in assisting the student to assess his knowledge. In this paper the use of self-tests in biology is discussed and one example is presented. The method used to produce the test is outlined. The type of self-test illustrated is applicable to many subjects. (Author/MA)