Critiques the Jackson Vocational Interest Survey. Found the randomized technique of matching statements into forced-choice item pairs is a major flaw in the instrument. Explores conceptual issues arising when item clustering is used with forced-choice statement matching. Introduces contingency validity in item construction. (R)

This program produces multiple-choice examinations from a pool of questions created by the user. The output is a printed copy of the exam and an answer key. The program is written in Applesoft BASIC and requires an Apple II Plus computer with 32K, a disk drive, and a printer. (MP)

Describes the development of an index to measure elementary school children's comprehension of humor. (FL)

Graduate and undergraduate students participated in the development of a Likert-type rating scale designed to measure teachers' attitudes toward educational research. Preliminary research supported the instrument's reliability and validity. It can also be used to measure attitude change and to improve educational research courses. (GDC)

A sample of the literature on test speededness is reviewed; methods of assessing speededness are presented and criticized; the assumptions that underlie these methods are questioned, and alternate, multiple-administration methods are suggested. The importance of the effect of time limits is discussed. (Author/CTM)

A description of the development and construct validity of two forms of the Iowa Social Competency Scale-Preschool, an instrument for assessment of typical behavior of preschool-age children as they function within a family setting, is provided. A combined form of the test requires further research. (Author/AL)

Compares two methods for computer generation of tests: question retrieval and question generation. Both techniques are described with specific applications for university teaching. Also evaluates the effects of these methods on student performance. Future developments of computer assisted test construction are also discussed. (CS)

Describes the steps taken by City College School of Nursing (New York) in the development of nursing student placement tests. These steps include determining test items, use of multiple-choice questions, test revision, clinical performance tests, estimating test reliability, establishing standards, and using the tests. (CT)

Reviews the development of the Marital Satisfaction Scale (MSS), designed to assess one's level of satisfaction toward his/her own marriage. Research results indicate that the instrument has very high internal consistency, sufficient test-retest reliability and validity, and a low degree of contamination with social desirability. (Author)

Presents an evaluation of a 16+ Nuffield physics test. Lists topics covered on the test. Reviews student performance and indicates that the text discriminated at both ends of the ability range. (SK)

Some perceived difficulties with conventional multiple choice tests are mentioned, and a modified form of examination is proposed. It uses a computer program to award partial marks for partially correct answers, full marks for correct answers, and check for widespread misunderstanding of an item or subject. (MSE)

The opinions of several educators--including Albert Shanker and Harold Howe, II--on testing legislation and the Nader Report are presented. Criticisms of measurement and its use in the admissions process are put into perspective. (Author/MLW)

A comparison of normative data for the 1976 and 1978 Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT) showed standard scores are comparable, except on Spelling II, but grade ratings are not comparable at the upper ends of the distributions. (Author)

The reliability and validity of a Preschool Teacher Competency Rating Scale (PTCRS) were tested. It was concluded that the PTCRS is a relatively reliable scale with some evidence of construct validity which can be used in training competent preschool teachers. (JOW)

Study investigated whether instruments assessing the sociopsychological climate of classrooms were appropriate from the students' perspective. The Classroom Environment Scale was administered to 185 high school students. Results indicated that students' importance ratings of sociopsychological climate structures validated a three- dimensiona1…