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Cheney, Lynne V. – Humanities, 1990
Discusses controversies concerning the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), in a conversation between National Endowment for the Humanities president, Lynne V. Cheney, and College Board president, Donald Stewart. The discussion centered around (1) the SAT as a predictor of college performance; (2) uses of achievement tests; and (3) education in…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Futures (of Society), Grade 12
Peer reviewedLehr, Fran – English Journal, 1983
Offers suggestions for identifying and instructing the verbally gifted. (JL)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Aptitude Tests, Class Activities, Classroom Observation Techniques
Peer reviewedMcGee, Jerry C.; Rose, Janet S. – NASSP Bulletin, 1982
Offers strategies for improving student scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Covers three areas: improvement in instructional quality in high schools; analysis and refinement of opportunities for students to demonstrate and practice test-taking skills; and enhancement of understanding and support among parents, community, and staff. (PGD)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, High Schools, School Support
Peer reviewedHall, Alfred E. – Journal of Educational Measurement, 1985
The 12 subtests of the Ball Aptitude Battery (BAB) listed in the administration manual were described. The reviewer believes this aptitude battery, designed for use with high school students and adults in job selection and placement, needs major improvements. It is suggested that the BAB be used solely for research purposes. (DWH)
Descriptors: Adults, Aptitude Tests, High Schools, Norm Referenced Tests
Download full textBagin, Carolyn Boccella – 1989
This digest explains basic elements of standardized tests in order to help teachers in making students feel comfortable about taking such tests. Usually created by commercial publishers, standardized tests are designed to provide a common measure of students' performance. They help compare an individual student's performance with the performance…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, High School Students, High Schools
Peer reviewedSchiefele, Ulrich; Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly – European Journal of Psychology of Education, 1994
Reports on a study of 208 high school students on the relationship between interest in 4 subject areas and the quality of experience in class. Finds that interest was a significant predictor of the experience of potency, intrinsic motivation, self-esteem, and perception of skill. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Achievement Need, Aptitude Tests, Biology
Who's Who among American High School Students, Northbrook, IL. – 1987
Information for students, counselors, and parents to help in the evaluation of options and opportunities available for most college-bound students is presented in 20 articles. Titles and authors are as follows: "Getting the Most from Your High School Counselor" (James Warfield); "The Use of the SAT at Selective Colleges" (Judith Gatlin); "Tips on…
Descriptors: Admissions Counseling, Advanced Placement Programs, Aptitude Tests, Church Related Colleges
