The evaluation of selection tests for educational upgrading programmes in Botswana and Swaziland

This paper deals with the development of selection tests for admission to educational upgrading programmes in science and mathematics which are currently being carried out in southern African countries. Conceptual and methodological considerations plead for the use of several types of test in order...

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Published in:International journal of educational development 1987, Vol.7 (1), p.1-12
Main Author: Altink, Wieby M.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Educational research
Educational sciences
Organization, evaluation, cost
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Summary:This paper deals with the development of selection tests for admission to educational upgrading programmes in science and mathematics which are currently being carried out in southern African countries. Conceptual and methodological considerations plead for the use of several types of test in order to meet as well as possible the selection aims: maximal predictive validity and sufficient chances for students who have had less opportunity to develop their potential capabilities. This is discussed with respect to the development of a specific type of test and examined with regard to results obtained in a pilot study and in actual selections in Botswana and Swaziland. Although findings support the propositions made, more extensive psychometric research is needed to evaluate the tests properly. With respect to this, comments are made on the possibilities for gaining access to the information needed to evaluate the tests.
ISSN:0738-0593
1873-4871
DOI:10.1016/0738-0593(87)90002-2