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Development and Standardization of Parallel Forms of a Syllabication Skills Test.

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Title:	Development and Standardization of Parallel Forms of a Syllabication Skills Test.
Authors:	Geis, Lynna
Peer Reviewed:	N
Page Count:	13
Publication Date:	1976
Document Type:	Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors:	Criterion Referenced Tests, Higher Education, Reading Research, Reading Skills, Reading Tests, Syllables, Test Construction, Test Reliability, Test Validity, Undergraduate Students
Abstract:	This study was designed to develop and standardize parallel forms of a criterion-referenced test for measuring the proficiency of undergraduate college students in the application of syllabication skills. Twenty-seven classes in 14 colleges and universities participated in the final standardization of the tests. Analysis of results indicated that the measure was valid and reliable, that it could be administered within the time limits of one college class period, and that the criterion level of 85% accuracy was very similar to the established criterion level. (Author/AA)
Notes:	Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Reading Association Southwestern Regional Conference (6th, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, February 26-28, 1976)
Journal Code:	RIEMAY1977
Entry Date:	1977
Accession Number:	ED132508
Database:	ERIC

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Abstract:	This study was designed to develop and standardize parallel forms of a criterion-referenced test for measuring the proficiency of undergraduate college students in the application of syllabication skills. Twenty-seven classes in 14 colleges and universities participated in the final standardization of the tests. Analysis of results indicated that the measure was valid and reliable, that it could be administered within the time limits of one college class period, and that the criterion level of 85% accuracy was very similar to the established criterion level. (Author/AA)