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Friday, March 20, 1987, New Orleans Friday, April 3, 1987, San Francisco Monday, April 20, 1987, Washington, D.C.
Further information about times, locations, and hearings procedures will be announced in a future newsletter and in publications of the sponsoring organizations for the Joint Committee. In addition, sponsoring organizations may add sessions to coincide with their annual meetings to permit participants an opportunity to discuss the draft standards. For further information, contact either Dr. Daniel Stufflebeam, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, or Dr. James Sanders, project manager for the Personnel Evaluation Standards Project, at the same address at Western Michigan University. Their phone number is (616) 383-8166.
New Tests Identified at ETS ETS has over 8000 test descriptions that can be searched by computer. It is publicly searchable through Bibliographic Retrieval Services (BRS), a commercial vendor. For information on how to access the database via BRS, call customer service at Bibliographic Retrieval Services, (518) 783-1161 or (800) 345-4BRS. For other information on the test collection database, call (609) 734-5737. To obtain copies of the following tests, contact the publisher or source listed in each citation.
Computer-Based Reading Assessment Instrument by Jay S. Blanchard (1985), grades 1-8; Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2460 Kerper Boulevard, Dubuque, IA 52001. Informal reading inventory consisting of work lists, reading passages, and comprehension questions. There arc two forms at each of eight NOTE: Material listed here is from News on Tests. Marilyn Halpern, Editor, Test Collection, ETS (Vol. 8, No.8, Oct. 1986).
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graded readability levels. Also available in Spanish. Some parts of the inventory may be computer administered, using either Apple, IBM, Commodore, Texas Instrument, or Tandy microcomputers.
Individual Scale by Christine Maslach (© 1985), for adults; described in Journal ofPersonalityand Social Psychology (Vol. 49, No.3 pp. 729-738, Sept. 1985). Assesses willingness to engage in public behavior different from that of others, specifically self-disclosure and attention-getting behaviors.
Multidimensional Coping Scale by James R. Cook (©1985) for adults; described in Journal ofPersonality and Social Psychology (Vol. 49, No. 3, pp. 759-773, Sept. 1985). Female undergraduate students are asked which of 14different coping strategies they would use when faced with 13 different stressful situations. A trait measure of approach versus avoidance.
Children's Intervention Rating Profile by J. C. Witt and S. N. Elliot (© 1985), ages 6-18; described in Journal ofSchool Psychology (Vol. 24, No.1, pp. 23-35, spring 1986). A scale to measure children's reations to twelve interventions for Classroom behavior.
Family of Origin Scale by Alan J. Hovestadt and others (© 1985), for adults; described in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (Vol. 11, No.3, pp. 287-297, July 1985). A rating scale to measure individuals' perceptions of levels of health in their families, for example, respect for others and openness to others.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Clerical Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Aids in identifying types of people who will perform well in
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various roles in an organization. This instrument aids in identifying individuals willing to follow directions, pay attention to details, and communicate effectively and who show compliance, maturity, and industriousness.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Managerial Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Aids in identifying types of people who will perform well in various roles in an organization. This instrument aids in identifying individuals with leadership ability, planning, and decision-making skills.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Prospective Employee Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Assesses interpersonal attitudes, values, and motivation to help predict and identify types of people who will perform well in various roles in an organization.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Sales Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Aids in identifying types of people who will perform well in various roles in an organization. This instrument helps to identify individuals who are persistent, persuasive, socially skilled, and selfstarting.
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Language Processing Test by Gail Richard and Mary Anne Hanner (1985), ages 5-12; LinguiSystems, 716 17th Street, Moline, IL 61265. Used to identify children's language processing strengths and weaknesses in a hierarchical framework so that professionals can determine special program placement, remedial placement, the point at which children's language processing breaks down, and behaviors that contribute to the processing disorders. Hierarchy of tasks was based on A. R. Luria's model of brain organization.
Make-A-Test by Waterford Testing Center (©1985), grades K-12; PLATO/WICAT Systems, P.O. Box 1305, Minneapolis, MN 55440. A computer program designed to allow teachers to create, administer, and score a classroom test.
News on Tests is published 10 times per year, monthly except June and August. To order, contact News on Tests, Test Collection, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541.
Friday, March 20, 1987, New Orleans Friday, April 3, 1987, San Francisco Monday, April 20, 1987, Washington, D.C.
Further information about times, locations, and hearings procedures will be announced in a future newsletter and in publications of the sponsoring organizations for the Joint Committee. In addition, sponsoring organizations may add sessions to coincide with their annual meetings to permit participants an opportunity to discuss the draft standards. For further information, contact either Dr. Daniel Stufflebeam, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation, Evaluation Center, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, or Dr. James Sanders, project manager for the Personnel Evaluation Standards Project, at the same address at Western Michigan University. Their phone number is (616) 383-8166.
New Tests Identified at ETS ETS has over 8000 test descriptions that can be searched by computer. It is publicly searchable through Bibliographic Retrieval Services (BRS), a commercial vendor. For information on how to access the database via BRS, call customer service at Bibliographic Retrieval Services, (518) 783-1161 or (800) 345-4BRS. For other information on the test collection database, call (609) 734-5737. To obtain copies of the following tests, contact the publisher or source listed in each citation.
Computer-Based Reading Assessment Instrument by Jay S. Blanchard (1985), grades 1-8; Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2460 Kerper Boulevard, Dubuque, IA 52001. Informal reading inventory consisting of work lists, reading passages, and comprehension questions. There arc two forms at each of eight NOTE: Material listed here is from News on Tests. Marilyn Halpern, Editor, Test Collection, ETS (Vol. 8, No.8, Oct. 1986).
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graded readability levels. Also available in Spanish. Some parts of the inventory may be computer administered, using either Apple, IBM, Commodore, Texas Instrument, or Tandy microcomputers.
Individual Scale by Christine Maslach (© 1985), for adults; described in Journal ofPersonalityand Social Psychology (Vol. 49, No.3 pp. 729-738, Sept. 1985). Assesses willingness to engage in public behavior different from that of others, specifically self-disclosure and attention-getting behaviors.
Multidimensional Coping Scale by James R. Cook (©1985) for adults; described in Journal ofPersonality and Social Psychology (Vol. 49, No. 3, pp. 759-773, Sept. 1985). Female undergraduate students are asked which of 14different coping strategies they would use when faced with 13 different stressful situations. A trait measure of approach versus avoidance.
Children's Intervention Rating Profile by J. C. Witt and S. N. Elliot (© 1985), ages 6-18; described in Journal ofSchool Psychology (Vol. 24, No.1, pp. 23-35, spring 1986). A scale to measure children's reations to twelve interventions for Classroom behavior.
Family of Origin Scale by Alan J. Hovestadt and others (© 1985), for adults; described in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (Vol. 11, No.3, pp. 287-297, July 1985). A rating scale to measure individuals' perceptions of levels of health in their families, for example, respect for others and openness to others.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Clerical Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Aids in identifying types of people who will perform well in
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various roles in an organization. This instrument aids in identifying individuals willing to follow directions, pay attention to details, and communicate effectively and who show compliance, maturity, and industriousness.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Managerial Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Aids in identifying types of people who will perform well in various roles in an organization. This instrument aids in identifying individuals with leadership ability, planning, and decision-making skills.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Prospective Employee Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Assesses interpersonal attitudes, values, and motivation to help predict and identify types of people who will perform well in various roles in an organization.
Hogan Personnel Selection Series: Sales Potential Inventory by Robert Hogan and Joyce Hogan (1985), for adults; National Computer Systems, Professional Assessment Services, P.O. Box 1416, Minneapolis, MN 55440. One of a series of inventories designed to assist psychologists and personnel professionals in personnel screening and vocational counseling. Aids in identifying types of people who will perform well in various roles in an organization. This instrument helps to identify individuals who are persistent, persuasive, socially skilled, and selfstarting.
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Language Processing Test by Gail Richard and Mary Anne Hanner (1985), ages 5-12; LinguiSystems, 716 17th Street, Moline, IL 61265. Used to identify children's language processing strengths and weaknesses in a hierarchical framework so that professionals can determine special program placement, remedial placement, the point at which children's language processing breaks down, and behaviors that contribute to the processing disorders. Hierarchy of tasks was based on A. R. Luria's model of brain organization.
Make-A-Test by Waterford Testing Center (©1985), grades K-12; PLATO/WICAT Systems, P.O. Box 1305, Minneapolis, MN 55440. A computer program designed to allow teachers to create, administer, and score a classroom test.
News on Tests is published 10 times per year, monthly except June and August. To order, contact News on Tests, Test Collection, Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ 08541.