Relationships between PPST and ACT Scores and Their Implications for the Basic Skills Testing of Prospective Teachers

Canonical correlation analysis and application of double cross validation procedures provide evidence of significant shared variance between the PPST and ACT. The authors question the need for students to take both the ACT and PPST and present suggestions for alternatives to such a requirement.

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Published in:Journal of teacher education 1987-11, Vol.38 (6), p.48-52
Main Authors: Aksamit, Donna, Mitchell, James V., Pozehl, Bunny J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College admissions
Colleges & universities
Educational personnel
Educational sciences
Educational tests
Educational tests and measurements
Student teachers
Teachers
Teachers colleges
Teachers training
Testing
Tests
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Summary:Canonical correlation analysis and application of double cross validation procedures provide evidence of significant shared variance between the PPST and ACT. The authors question the need for students to take both the ACT and PPST and present suggestions for alternatives to such a requirement.
ISSN:0022-4871
1552-7816
DOI:10.1177/002248718703800609