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The 1970 Educational Conference sponsored by the Educational Records Bureau focused on the topic "Testing in Turmoil: A Conference on Problems and Issues in Educational Measurement." The International Reading Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education co-sponsored two conference sessions entitled "The Measurement of Reading: Procedures and Problems," and "Criterion-Referenced Measures: Pros and Cons" respectively. (CK)

The 1970 Educational Conference sponsored by the Educational Records Bureau focused on the topic "Testing in Turmoil: A Conference on Problems and Issues in Educational Measurement." The International Reading Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education co-sponsored two conference sessions entitled "The Measurement of Reading: Procedures and Problems," and "Criterion-Referenced Measures: Pros and Cons" respectively. (CK)

The 1970 Educational Conference sponsored by the Educational Records Bureau focused on the topic "Testing in Turmoil: A Conference on Problems and Issues in Educational Measurement." The International Reading Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education co-sponsored two conference sessions entitled "The Measurement of Reading: Procedures and Problems," and "Criterion-Referenced Measures: Pros and Cons" respectively. (CK)

As part of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, a sample of approximately 2,000 fourth and seventh grade students were tested in music and metric measurement. Teachers and curriculum specialists helped to develop individualized tests which could measure the attainment of objectives that could not be tested with group-administered items, such as multiple choice tests. The tests were administered and scored by volunteers from state teaching associations, rather than by personnel in the 192 schools involved. The test examiners and specialists who reviewed the tests responded to a questionnarie about the costs and benefits of developing and administering individual tests. They generally felt that the expenses involved in such testing were justified, because the type of information provided about state and local educational programs and about student skill attainment was worth it. Appendices include measurement objectives for both metric and music tests, the tests themselves, instructions for administering and scoring, and resulting item statistics. (GDC)

This conference focused on two themes: research in testing and the cooperative research program, and testing in the language arts. The morning session was concerned with the impact of the federal Cooperative Research Program on educational research. Papers were entitled: The Support of Measurement Projects by the Cooperative Research Program. (Hall, Hjelm, and Conrad); In-Basket Tests and Factors in Administrative Performance (Frederiksen); Models of Teacher Behavior in the Classroom (Travers); and the Prediction of Talented Behavior in the Junior High School (McGuire). Papers for the afternoon session were entitled: Testing for Elegance (Martin); Competency First: New Tests in Foreign Languages (Starr); and Estimating Structure in Prose (Lorge). The luncheon address, The Pace of Change, was delivered by Arthur S. Adams and recounted his experiences as an educational consultant in emerging African nations. (MH)

This conference focused on two themes: research in testing and the cooperative research program, and testing in the language arts. The morning session was concerned with the impact of the federal Cooperative Research Program on educational research. Papers were entitled: The Support of Measurement Projects by the Cooperative Research Program. (Hall, Hjelm, and Conrad); In-Basket Tests and Factors in Administrative Performance (Frederiksen); Models of Teacher Behavior in the Classroom (Travers); and the Prediction of Talented Behavior in the Junior High School (McGuire). Papers for the afternoon session were entitled: Testing for Elegance (Martin); Competency First: New Tests in Foreign Languages (Starr); and Estimating Structure in Prose (Lorge). The luncheon address, The Pace of Change, was delivered by Arthur S. Adams and recounted his experiences as an educational consultant in emerging African nations. (MH)

This conference focused on two themes: research in testing and the cooperative research program, and testing in the language arts. The morning session was concerned with the impact of the federal Cooperative Research Program on educational research. Papers were entitled: The Support of Measurement Projects by the Cooperative Research Program. (Hall, Hjelm, and Conrad); In-Basket Tests and Factors in Administrative Performance (Frederiksen); Models of Teacher Behavior in the Classroom (Travers); and the Prediction of Talented Behavior in the Junior High School (McGuire). Papers for the afternoon session were entitled: Testing for Elegance (Martin); Competency First: New Tests in Foreign Languages (Starr); and Estimating Structure in Prose (Lorge). The luncheon address, The Pace of Change, was delivered by Arthur S. Adams and recounted his experiences as an educational consultant in emerging African nations. (MH)

This conference focused on two themes: research in testing and the cooperative research program, and testing in the language arts. The morning session was concerned with the impact of the federal Cooperative Research Program on educational research. Papers were entitled: The Support of Measurement Projects by the Cooperative Research Program. (Hall, Hjelm, and Conrad); In-Basket Tests and Factors in Administrative Performance (Frederiksen); Models of Teacher Behavior in the Classroom (Travers); and the Prediction of Talented Behavior in the Junior High School (McGuire). Papers for the afternoon session were entitled: Testing for Elegance (Martin); Competency First: New Tests in Foreign Languages (Starr); and Estimating Structure in Prose (Lorge). The luncheon address, The Pace of Change, was delivered by Arthur S. Adams and recounted his experiences as an educational consultant in emerging African nations. (MH)

This conference focused on two themes: research in testing and the cooperative research program, and testing in the language arts. The morning session was concerned with the impact of the federal Cooperative Research Program on educational research. Papers were entitled: The Support of Measurement Projects by the Cooperative Research Program. (Hall, Hjelm, and Conrad); In-Basket Tests and Factors in Administrative Performance (Frederiksen); Models of Teacher Behavior in the Classroom (Travers); and the Prediction of Talented Behavior in the Junior High School (McGuire). Papers for the afternoon session were entitled: Testing for Elegance (Martin); Competency First: New Tests in Foreign Languages (Starr); and Estimating Structure in Prose (Lorge). The luncheon address, The Pace of Change, was delivered by Arthur S. Adams and recounted his experiences as an educational consultant in emerging African nations. (MH)

Statistical significance tests (SSTs) have been the object of much controversy among social scientists. Proponents have hailed SSTs as an objective means for minimizing the likelihood that chance factors have contributed to research results. Critics have both questioned the logic underlying SSTs and bemoaned the widespread misapplication and misinterpretation of the results of these tests. This paper offers a framework for remedying some of the common problems associated with SSTs via modification of journal editorial policies. The controversy surrounding SSTs is reviewed, with attention given to both historical and more contemporary criticisms of bad practices associated with misuse of SSTs. Examples from the editorial policies of "Educational and Psychological Measurement" and several other journals that have established guidelines for reporting results of SSTs are discussed, and suggestions are provided regarding additional ways that educational journals may address the problem. These guidelines focus on selecting qualified editors and reviewers, defining policies about use of SSTs that are in line with those of the American Psychological Association, and stressing effect size reporting. An appendix presents a manuscript review form. (Contains 61 references.) (Author/SLD)

Statistical significance tests (SSTs) have been the object of much controversy among social scientists. Proponents have hailed SSTs as an objective means for minimizing the likelihood that chance factors have contributed to research results. Critics have both questioned the logic underlying SSTs and bemoaned the widespread misapplication and misinterpretation of the results of these tests. This paper offers a framework for remedying some of the common problems associated with SSTs via modification of journal editorial policies. The controversy surrounding SSTs is reviewed, with attention given to both historical and more contemporary criticisms of bad practices associated with misuse of SSTs. Examples from the editorial policies of "Educational and Psychological Measurement" and several other journals that have established guidelines for reporting results of SSTs are discussed, and suggestions are provided regarding additional ways that educational journals may address the problem. These guidelines focus on selecting qualified editors and reviewers, defining policies about use of SSTs that are in line with those of the American Psychological Association, and stressing effect size reporting. An appendix presents a manuscript review form. (Contains 61 references.) (Author/SLD)

From early answer sheets filled in with number 2 pencils, to tests administered by mainframe computers, to assessments wholly constructed by computers, it is clear that technology is changing the field of educational and psychological measurement. The numerous and rapid advances have immediate impact on test creators, assessment professionals, and those who implement and analyze assessments. This comprehensive new volume brings together leading experts on the issues posed by technological applications in testing, with chapters on game-based assessment, testing with simulations, video assessment, computerized test development, large-scale test delivery, model choice, validity, and error issues. Including an overview of existing literature and ground-breaking research, each chapter considers the technological, practical, and ethical considerations of this rapidly-changing area. Ideal for researchers and professionals in testing and assessment, Technology and Testing provides a critical and in-depth look at one of the most pressing topics in educational testing today.

530 p. ; 25 cm

530 p. ; 25 cm

530 p. ; 25 cm

530 p. ; 25 cm