The purpose of this study was to broaden the aptitude by treatment interaction paradigm. The relationship between memory span and performance in two different transfer conditions was examined, and task involvement and anxiety were considered as they contribute to the relationship between aptitudes and performance. (CK)

The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether or not there is a significantly different level of psychomotor achievement among students receiving three different kinds of feedback treatments: (1) evaluating their own performance with the aid of a check sheet while viewing their previous performance on video tape recording, (2) evaluating…

This manual has four purposes. They are: (1) to list test analysis services available to teachers, (2) to explain information on the analysis printouts, (3) to provide help in interpreting analysis results, and (4) to suggest possible uses of test analysis data. It is noted that test analyses services are available to teachers for teacher-made…

It is of crucial importance for the administrator to understand the complexity involved in managing a program of applied performance testing (APT). This paper attempts to clarify the potential and problems inherent in such an undertaking. Many citizens feel that public schools should be offering students the opportunities to acquire skills that…

Applied performance tests are instruments designed to measure performance in an actual or simulated setting. The identifying difference between applied performance and other tests is the degree to which the instrument approximates the reality of the situation in which the task must be performed. A Clearinghouse for Applied Performance Testing…

This study compared the performance on speed tests in depressed and nondepressed, nonschizophrenic, nonorganic psychiatric patients. The groups were matched for general psychopathology, sex, age, and education. The findings are discussed in relation to the literature. (Author/KC)

Presents a matrix showing the types, domains, uses, advantages, and disadvantages of teacher-made paper and pencil and performance evaluation instruments, and considers some of the factors involved in deciding which to use. (CMV)

Norm-referenced tests are inappropriate for evaluating health care practitioners; criterion referenced tests better describe what is not being measured. Reliable assessment of competency should focus on the valid testing of reasonable numbers of important skills. Available from: Sage Publications, Inc., 275 South Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills,…

Adult performance level (APL) methodology, results, and conclusions are summarized. Taking exception to functional literacy accounting for an individuals level of income, education, and job status, the author questions the utilitarian value of an APL curriculum. (Author)

A review is presented of the basic characteristics of the techniques and tests commonly used with hyperactive children. Observation techniques, performance tests, cognitive measures, behavior rating scales, and measures of physical activity are discussed. (MV)

Presents a re-evaluation of the data given by Oller in the June 1971 issue of ELT. (RM)

Research supported by the Center for the Study of Social Organizaion of Schools, Johns Hopkins University, under a grant from the U.S. Office of Education. (DS)

A review of research reveals linguistic, cultural, and psychological difficulties for Spanish-speaking children on standardized tests of academic achievement and aptitude. (RJ)

IQ scores were obtained for Indian Children attending the same public elementary school by means of: Wechsler Pre-School and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Tests (PPVT), and the Goodenough-Harris Draw-a-Man Test (DAM). (SE)