The Values of Ability Testing: Implications of Multiple Perspectives About Criteria and Standards

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Educational Measurement: Issues and PracticeVolume 1, Issue 3 p. 9-12 The Values of Ability Testing: Implications of Multiple Perspectives About Criteria and Standards Samuel Messick, Samuel Messick Vice President and Distinguished Research Scientist at Educational Testing Service, where he has been associated with the research program as scientist and administrator since 1956. He is also Adjunct Professor of Psychology at City University of New York Graduate School and University Center. He served as President of the Psychometric Society in 1971–72 and of the Division of Evaluation and Measurement of the American Psychological Association in 1973–74, From 1972 to 1973, he was Editor of the Review of Educational Research. His recent publications address issues of test validity and the ethics of assessment, constructs in educational and psychological measurement, effectiveness and equity in coaching, cognitive styles in educational practice, and placing children in special education.Search for more papers by this author Samuel Messick, Samuel Messick Vice President and Distinguished Research Scientist at Educational Testing Service, where he has been associated with the research program as scientist and administrator since 1956. He is also Adjunct Professor of Psychology at City University of New York Graduate School and University Center. He served as President of the Psychometric Society in 1971–72 and of the Division of Evaluation and Measurement of the American Psychological Association in 1973–74, From 1972 to 1973, he was Editor of the Review of Educational Research. His recent publications address issues of test validity and the ethics of assessment, constructs in educational and psychological measurement, effectiveness and equity in coaching, cognitive styles in educational practice, and placing children in special education.Search for more papers by this author First published: September 1982 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1745-3992.1982.tb00660.xCitations: 7 I wish to thank Garlie Forehand. John Fremer, and Ann Jungeblut for their helpful review of the manuscript. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Citing Literature Volume1, Issue3September 1982Pages 9-12 RelatedInformation