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Peer reviewedPowers, Donald E.; Swinton, Spencer S. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1984
This experimental study was conducted to: (1) provide further information on the susceptibility to special preparation of three Graduate Record Examination analytical item types; (2) determine the efficacy of self-study test familiarization materials for these types; and (3) ascertain the effects of several different components of special…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Independent Study
Peer reviewedPowers, Donald E.; And Others – School Counselor, 1983
Reviews several currently available test preparation options and discusses some recent studies on the effects of these methods of preparing for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. While special test preparation may not dramatically affect scores, some methods can improve students' confidence and familiarity with procedures. (JAC)
Descriptors: College Bound Students, Counseling Techniques, High School Students, High Schools
