The Effects of Purpose on the Reading of Expositroy Mathematical Materials in Grade Eight |
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| Abstract: | AbstractThe problem was to determine the multiple relationship of theoretical scores obtained from a new non-ability selection system to Spring semester grade-point average. Empirical item analytical procedures were not used but theoretical scoring keys were developed as a modification of Horney's theory of personal make-up reflecting movement Toward, Away, and Versus people.Fifty male elementary teacher trainees comprised the sample.A multiple R of .41 (5% level) was obtained with three theoretical test-scoring dimensions contributing to the total variance.The study demonstrated the feasibility of developing a new test battery of relatively high reliability (.79-.94), using a priori keys based on a modified theory of personal make-up and effecting a significant multiple prediction of an academic achievement criterion. |
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