Reviewed are a definition of intelligence level, the origin of intelligence tests, technical points concerning intelligence test construction, and individual intelligence tests. (CB)

Presents evidence that three distinct modes of performance can be identified in biology: analytic, constructive, and the practical. Describes a form of practical test in a laboratory setting that measures the practical mode, which cannot be measured by paper-and-pencil tests. (AL)

The ability of M. Levine's subset-sampling assumptions to account for the decrease in response latency following the trial of the last error was investigated by employing a distributed stimulus set composed of four binary dimensions and a procedure which required Ss to make an overt response in order to sample each dimension. (Author)

Analyzes how advanced level secondary school physics examinations are changing and by looking at the nature of this change, extrapolates into the future. (Author/PR)

Discusses the sociology of examinations, their interaction with teachers, with aims and philosophy of teaching programs, and with students. Emphasizes the need to (1) construct valid tests, (2) test for understanding instead of memory, and (3) use meaningful grading procedures. (LC)

California shares the national concern for the state of its educational system. The legislature of California has attempted to develop testing procedures that would accurately reflect the level of achievement of students in California schools. (CK)

The validity of using Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores either as admission to, or graduation from the Brigham Young University library school is questioned. (SJ)

Computers can be used to score tests in order to reduce the workload of the teacher. (CK)

Children with high grades in the spring will continue to rank high in the fall, whereas children with low grades and low intelligence do not retain as much during the summer months. (CK)