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Burgon, J. R. – 1990
The differences in raw scores between two versions of the Standard Progressive Matrices Test (SPM) and differences in available norms for one version and the currently studied population were investigated. The SPM was originally designed to measure the general factor of intelligence unrestrained by language. Scores for the untimed SPM version…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Comparative Testing, Correctional Institutions, Correctional Rehabilitation
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Haldimann, Martha – International Schools Journal, 1999
Tested the spatial ability of 423 sixth-grade students in international schools around the world, using the Institute for Academic Advancement of Youth's Spatial Test Battery (STB). Results showed the STB's ability to predict the future academic success of sixth graders, regardless of their familiarity with English. (MLH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Grade 6
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Wilgosh, L.; And Others – Canadian Journal of Special Education, 1986
The article addresses minority assessment issues, describes a Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-- Revised (WISC-R) re-norming (for Inuit children) project, examines usefulness of the re-normed WISC-R and reports results of a study comparing gifted and average Inuit children on the WISC-R, Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test, and the Goodenough…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Eskimos
Tetreau, Bernard; Trahan, Michel – 1983
The Tetreau-Trahan Visual Interest Test (TTVIT) was constructed to counteract the influence of verbal and cognitive factors in the measurement of vocational interests. Two forms were developed--a pictorial test based on color slides of various occupations, as well as a verbal form to be used in comparative studies with samples of persons from…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, High Schools
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Mason, H. L. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1991
An 18-month study of the use of the Blind Learning Aptitude Test at schools for visually impaired children in England and Wales found the test to be culturally fair and appropriate for use with children for whom English is a second language. Scores are compared with standardization data for visually impaired children in the United States.…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Blindness, Cross Cultural Studies, Culture Fair Tests
Cowie, Colin – 1976
Questions often raised about intelligence tests are discussed: (1) the definition of intelligence; (2) the definition of intelligence quotient; (3) the kinds of tests available; (4) validity; (5) fairness to minority groups; (6) use made of test results; (7) differences in results among various intelligence tests; (8) differences in scores using…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Culture Fair Tests, Foreign Countries, Guides
Richards, Llyn, Ed.; Croft, Cedric, Ed. – 1989
This package contains articles in three general areas: items covering measurement topics; brief and practical guides on measurement techniques; and professional reading on broader assessment issues. The purpose of these publications by "Set" is to provide research information to teachers. The initial article, "Overview of Issues in…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Anthologies, Criterion Referenced Tests, Educational Assessment
Alderson, J. Charles, Ed.; And Others – 1987
This guide contains descriptive and evaluative information on 47 major commercially-available English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) tests in current use around the world. For each test, the following information is provided: complete title; acronym; publication date; targeted audience; intended purpose; scoring method; administration type (group or…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Bilingualism, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis
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