Double cross-validation of a test battery against multiple criterion variables found the first general factor accounts for most criterion variance in cross-validated regression weights. Small contributions are made by mechanical/technical and psychomotor factors. It appears a common general factor plays the major role in validity for a range of…

Twelve structural models of similarity were fitted to data from conventional and computer adaptive test (CAT) batteries measuring the same aptitude in a double cross-validation design. Three of the 12 models, including a multiplicative structure model, performed well, providing support for using CATs as replacements for conventional tests. (NSF)

It has been proposed that the federal government's General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB) might be used to provide private employers with the same kind of useful information the federal government and college counselors receive about job applicants. The U.S. Department of Labor asked the National Research Council (NRC) to review the issues related…

This article describes refinements in an occupational family structure based on the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the General Aptitude Test Battery that enhance the structure's value in counseling. (Author)

Author feels that declining sAT scores are due in large part to a lack of student reading and experiencing books. (GE)

Examines children's word perception demonstrating the role of Piaget's perceptual development formation and individual aptitude differences in problem solving strategies. (MM)

The failure of traditional aptitude and achievement Measures to predict nonintellective, long-term criteria of college success is discussed. (PR)

Admissions practices no longer can be determined solely by test results and prediction procedures; instead separate preadmissions indices for black and white students must be developed. (IR)

Described is a pretesting orientation program designed to place disadvantaged applicants in a more competive position in terms of test taking skills by developing (1) an understanding of why different kinds of tests are used, and (2) procedures to be used in teaching basic mechanics of good test taking skills. (BY)

Identifies different types of tests and then treats evaluation tests at some length. Emphasizes that there is no such things as a universal test, which can be used to measure the second-language competence of any group of people," and that tests are only useful for the group they were designed to measure." (FB)

Assessed was the influence of grade placement on programing aptitude and programing achievement. High school students comprised one group and college students a second group. A significant difference in programing aptitude was found between groups. (FL)

Great need for hygienists suggests that counselors bring field to attention of girls of good ability in areas of science, spatial visualization, routine arithmetic. (Author)