A caution against the use of the Slosson Intelligence Test in the diagnosis of mental retardation

The Slosson Intelligence Test, unlike most current measures of intelligence, uses a ratio method of mental age divided by chronological age to obtain an IQ score. Due to this, standard deviations are not stable across age levels and present a problem in diagnosing mental retardation. The Slosson Test Manual provides information whereby an overall test standard deviation of approximately 25 points is obtained. This is reviewed in respect to current criteria for the classification of mental retardation. It is concluded that the Slosson is inappropriate for use in the diagnosis of mental retardation.     

Selecting gifted children with the Slosson Intelligence Test: 1981 vs. 1961 norms

The Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT) for Children and Adults protocols for 683 gifted students ranging in age from 6 to 12 years were scored using both 1961 and 1981 norms. The average 1981 norm score was 5.17 points lower than the 1961 norm score. The differences increase with the age of the child. Implications for using the SIT for selecting gifted children are discussed.     

Predictive validity of the Slosson Intelligence Test with the WISC-R and the WRAT-R level 1

Slosson Intelligence Tests (SITS) administered by school guidance counselors correlated significantly with school psychologist administered WISC-Rs (r=.75). The Slosson IQ correlated significantly higher with the WISC-R Verbal IQ than with the Performance IQ score. The mean Slosson IQ was a statistically significant 4.4 points higher than the mean WISC-R Full Scale IQ (p<.01).     

Comparison of reading disabled children's scores on the WISC-R,Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test,and Slosson Intelligence Test

Scores on the Slosson Intelligence Test and Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, two frequently used screening devices, are examined to determine how well they predict scores on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children—Revised. Two hundred seven children representing reading disabled children in the average classroom were administered each of the three measures of this study. The degree of relationship between the PPVT and the WISC-R was found to be.57, and the degree of relationship between the SIT and the WISC-R was found to be.73. The results of this study suggest that the PPVT and SIT measure different and/or limited aspects of a child's ability as measured by the WISC-R and are therefore only rough estimates of capacity to function in situations requiring what is generally termed intelligence.     

Race differences on the developmental test of Visual Motor Integration,the Slosson Intelligence Test,and the ABC Inventory

Preschoolers' scores on the Developmental Test of Visual Motor Integration (VMI), the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT), and the ABC Inventory (ABCI) were analyzed for race and sex differences. Separate ANOVAs revealed no race effect on the VMI, whereas race differences favoring whites were found for the SIT and ABCI. There were no effects for sex on any measure, nor were there any interactions. Results are discussed in terms of the inconsistent findings for race effects in the perceptual-motor literature.     

完形填空试题的考点效度分析

完形填空试题由于在命题、实施、评卷、结果分析等方面具有客观、便利等优点,因而被广泛应用于外语教学和测试中。但是目前充斥市场的绝大多数完形填空试题效度不高,主要原因就是试题的考点层次不高,效度偏低。根据李筱菊提出的完形填空考点层次理论设计一道完形填空试题,并选择某高校的学生进行试测,重点分析了答题正确率和失分原因,从实证的角度得出通过提高考点层次来提升完形填空试题考点效度的方法。应着重培养学生在高层次考点上的能力,从而提高英语学习者的综合英语水平。     

Similarity measures in automated essay scoring systems: A ten-year review

Education and Information Technologies - In automated essay scoring (AES) systems, similarity techniques are used to compute the score for student answers. Several methods to compute similarity...     

Emotional Intelligence and Education: A critical review

In recent years there has been an increased interest in the role of emotional intelligence in both the academic success of students and their emotional adjustment in school. However, promotion of emotional intelligence in schools has proven a controversial pursuit, challenging as it does traditional “rationalist” views of education. Furthermore, research findings in this area have been inconsistent at best. In this article we discuss the following key questions relating to this important debate. What do we mean by emotional “intelligence”? What impact would improved emotional intelligence have on learners’ emotional health and well‐being, academic achievement, and other adaptive outcomes? Can emotional intelligence be taught? It is felt that these are the key issues for consideration in developing policy, practice, and further research in this area.     

The Slosson as a predictor of Wide Range Achievement Test performance

This study investigated the efficacy of predicting academic achievement as measured by the Wide Range Achievement Test, using the Slosson Intelligence Test For Children and Adults as the predictor. Ninety-five children referred for psychological evaluations in a five-county area in southeastern Nebraska were given both instruments, and a regression analysis was conducted where the Slosson IQ scores were separately regressed on Reading, Spelling and Arithmetic standard scores from the Wide Range Achievement Test. The results indicated that the Slosson IQ significantly predicts Wide Range standard scores. Derived regression equations are reported.     

动态测验:当代智力测验的新发展

随着心理学和认知科学的进一步发展,人们对智力活动的动态过程有了更深刻的认识,动态测验从一种动态的角度来评价个体的智力,能够弥补传统静态测验的缺陷和不足,这正成为西方当代心理和教育测验研究与应用领域的一大热点。目前国外最有代表性的动态测验有学习潜能评估工具、学习潜能测验、过程学习测验和认知加工测验。     

智力测验的演变和展望

智力测验发展至今已有百年,形成了世界性影响,但也受到了一些批评。针对传统智力测验的弊端,近年来,研究者们正致力于改变传统智力测验使之呈现出新的面貌:在测验依据上从考虑项目的鉴别性、区分性到增大其理论含量;在测验内容上从仅仅着眼于学业到测量更广泛内容;在测验形式上从静态的、回顾性的智力测验到动态测验;在测验的编制和实施上努力改善文化不公平现象;在测验的方法学基础上从经典测验理论到现代测量理论。随着研究的发展,未来智力测验的演变主要表现为:增加对元认知的测量;开发更有效预测创造力的智力测验;在有针对性地诊断、预测基础上提出干预措施。     

听力测试效度和信度的研究

听力测试是语言测试的一个重要组成部分.在听力测试的设计中,试卷设计者应该将信度和效度结合起来.该文对测试的两个重要因素——信度和效度进行了研究:解释了信度和效度的概念,影响信度和效度的因素,在听力测试设计中经常出现的问题以及如何解决这些问题.