Research on the Progressive Achievement Tests and academic achievement in secondary schools
Technical report
Title | Research on the Progressive Achievement Tests and academic achievement in secondary schools |
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Report Type | Technical report |
Authors | |
Author | Fogarty, Gerard J. |
Number of Pages | 15 |
Year | 2007 |
Publisher | Australian Council for Educational Research |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.acer.edu.au/documents/ACERPress_PAT_Supp.pdf |
Abstract | Psychometric testing can be used for many purposes. In the present case, ACER's Progressive Achievement Test battery was used to assess vocabulary, comprehension, and numeracy skill levels of students commencing study at a regional high school. The tests were used as a screening tool to identify students who might benefit from additional instruction and also to select high achieving students for participation in extension work, maths competitions, and |
Keywords | ACER; Progressive Achievement Tests; psychometric testing; academic achievment; secondary schools |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 529999. Other psychology not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Psychology |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/9yqx1/research-on-the-progressive-achievement-tests-and-academic-achievement-in-secondary-schools
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