The multitrait-multimethod matrix technique, as compared to analysis of variance decomposition, provided a more precise picture of the validity and methods bias characteristics of a longitudinal data set. Data were derived from a three year study of British elementary children to inspect the relationships among three academic traits, as assessed…

The relationship between self concept and comparative achievement rating was studied in 159 underachievers in self-contained classrooms. When achievement rating was considered, both reading and mathematics achievement were significantly related to self concept. When comparative achievement was not considered, only reading achievement was related…

Describes the scope of experiences for which people are seeking credit at the post secondary level and suggest some techniques for dealing with them noting that when this experiential learning is school-controlled it is sticky--but becomes more complicated when petitioners submit personal experiences from the past. (HD)

Advantages and disadvantages of commonly used forms of measurement are reviewed, and an approach for assessing overall competence of the pharmacy student is discussed conceptually, based on a multiple-measurement method involving review of student performance in real practice contexts and observation in simulations of practice. (Author/LBH)

The two-year college-level performance of a group of older male veteran students was compared with the two-year performance of a group of younger male veteran students. The older students did better than the younger students on seven of the nine criteria analyzed. (Author)

Discusses data collection and presents data analysis of NAEP's (National Assessment of Educational Progress) career and occupational development (COD) assessment, designed to determine how knowledgeable young Americans are about the work of the world and how well developed their basic skills (needed to obtain almost any job) are. (SH) Aspect of…

This study finds that the chief existing teacher evaluation methods (measuring teacher characteristics, student achievement test scores, and teacher performance rating scales) are subjective, open to bias, closed to public scrutiny, and based on irrelevancies. The study advocates evaluation procedures that are performance-based and empirically…

The study examined (1) whether 60 elementary school teachers could score moral thought statements into Kohlberg's moral stages by receiving special training and using a rater manual, and (2) what factors were related to their stage-scoring ability. Major conclusion was that the rater manual and training were ineffective. (Author/ND)

Discusses an experimental comparison of the structured versus unstructured training of semiskilled production workers to determine the effects of the two types of training on productivity. (ABM)

It is hypothesized that the average level of undergraduate grades has been increasing due to a change in grading practices rather than other fundamental factors. Printed sources were searched for the various reasons that have been cited and possible solutions are offered. (LBH)

The four papers in this collection are intended to stimulate debate in the adult education sector and to set the agenda for further development work. "Learning Outcomes: Towards a Synthesis of Progress" (Peter Lavender) provides a summary of recent efforts to identify, record, and value learning that does not lead to qualifications.…

Reviews conventional way colleges furnish high schools with performance data on their former students, together with ethical and legal questions. Presents alternate method of communication which provides more reliability and protection of privacy. (CJ)