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Bacon, Terrence E. – ProQuest LLC, 2023
The purpose of this study was to investigate developmental music aptitude with a broader sample in order to propose national norms. Research questions were: 1) To what extent are published Primary Measures of Music Aptitude (PMMA) norms different from those established using a current sample? 2) Are there comparative differences in PMMA item…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Music, Aptitude Tests, Test Items
Rogowsky, Beth A.; Calhoun, Barbara M.; Tallal, Paula – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2015
While it is hypothesized that providing instruction based on individuals' preferred learning styles improves learning (i.e., reading for visual learners and listening for auditory learners, also referred to as the "meshing hypothesis"), after a critical review of the literature Pashler, McDaniel, Rohrer, and Bjork (2008) concluded that…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Teaching Methods, Learning Theories, Preferences
Ravitch, Diane; And Others – Phi Delta Kappan, 1979
This article contains two arguments: one author maintains that New York's truth-in-testing law does not achieve its goals, while the other holds that the legislation does protect the consumer of educational tests. (IRT)
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Equal Education, High Schools, State Legislation
California State Employment Service, Sacramento. – 1967
OCCUPATIONAL NORMS IN TERMS OF MINIMUM QUALIFYING SCORES FOR THE APTITUDE MEASURES WHICH PREDICT JOB PERFORMANCE WERE ESTABLISHED. THE GENERAL APTITUDE TEST BATTERY AND TWO CRITERION MEASURES OF SUPERVISORY RATINGS WERE TESTED ON TWO SAMPLES, ONE CONSISTING OF 34 MALE AND 56 FEMALE CAMP COUNSELORS EMPLOYED IN NEW YORK STATE SUMMER CAMPS IN 1965,…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Camping, Employment Qualifications, Occupational Information
MORGENFELD, GEORGE ROBERT – 1967
THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY WAS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MEANS OF IMPROVING UPON THE USE OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADE AVERAGES AS PREDICTORS OF GRADES AT ALFRED STATE COLLEGE. THE SAMPLE CONSISTED OF STUDENTS FROM 15 HIGH SCHOOLS WHICH HAD SENT AT LEAST 20 STUDENTS TO THE COLLEGE DURING A 6-YEAR PERIOD. AN "INTERNAL" SCALING OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADES WAS…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Grade Prediction, Grades (Scholastic)
Maestri, Melissa Amy – History Teacher, 2006
The research for this study was undertaken to analyze the New York State 11th grade United States History Regents exams through conducting a content analysis of the types of multiple-choice questions asked in Part I of the tests with a particular emphasis on the variety of questions asked regarding women and race. Because these tests stand at the…
Descriptors: Grade 11, United States History, Multicultural Education, Content Analysis
ZWEIBELSON, I. – 1965
THE NEW ROCHELLE TALENT SEARCH PROJECT ATTEMPTED TO INVOLVE PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN A FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM IN ORDER TO STIMULATE MOTIVATION FOR IMPROVED SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVED PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE. THE REPORT SUMMARIZES 6 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EXPERIMENTATION, AND STUDY, AND IS A COMPILATION OF THE FINDINGS OF SIX DIFFERENT…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Aptitude Tests, Bibliographies, Counseling
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Office of General and Occupational Education. – 1991
This publication reprints articles that have previously appeared on the topic of career development, a major feature in "The Benchmark," since January 1988. ("The Benchmark" is a bimonthly report of occupational education in New York State.) These articles are categorized into two major areas: policy and planning and career…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Career Awareness, Career Counseling, Career Development
Morrison, H.W.; Adams, E.N. – The Modern Language Journal, 1968
Comparisons are made between two introductory German sections at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, one of which had a conventional language laboratory and the other a computer assisted instruction laboratory. A brief description of the instructional arrangements is followed by descriptions of experimental comparisons, making up the…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Audiolingual Methods, College Language Programs
Wolf, Judith G.; Sylves, David – 1975
The purpose of this study is the substantiation of the use of selective cognitive and affective measures for effective identification of degree and level of academic disadvantagement of Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) students in New York State. This was accomplished by investigating the relationship between academic efficiency (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Diagnostic Tests
New York Univ., NY. Center for Field Research and School Services. – 1969
Research conducted during the two earlier phases of this study showed a definite correlation between certain knowledges, abilities, and aptitudes, and success in the trade machine shop and trade electrical shop programs. On the basis of this and other research and experience, this study sought to develop reliable evaluative instruments and…
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Admission (School), Aptitude Tests, Bibliographies
Childs, Ruth Axman – 1990
A brief introduction to the topic of gender bias and fairness in testing is provided. A test is biased if men and women with the same ability levels tend to obtain different scores. The conditions under which a test is administered, the wording of individual test items, and a student's attitude toward the test can affect test results. While gender…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations, Court Litigation
Sebring, Penny A. – 1985
Data from the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and achievement tests and from the High School and Beyond Survey were examined to explore: (1) differences among states in the amount of coursework taken by high school students; (2) differences across states in SAT achievement test scores; (3) the relationship between course taking and achievement; and…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Div. of Educational Testing. – 1987
This report summarizes the 1985-86 results for three New York state examination programs--the elementary school Pupil Evaluation Program (PEP) and the high school Regents and Regents Competency Tests. Results on the PEP showed passing rates improved steadily over the last four years. About one-half of New York State's graduating seniors are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, College Entrance Examinations
FARR, S. DAVID – 1964
A SURVEY INSTRUMENT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPORTING OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF TESTS AND THE USE MADE OF TEST SCORES WAS MAILED TO THE 664 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES FOR TEACHER EDUCATION. THE MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF THE SURVEY WERE TO (1) DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF TESTS TO STUDENTS IN TEACHER…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Aptitude Tests, Attitude Measures, Cognitive Tests