HIT>Library Media Skills Tests

[Verne Haselwood <hasel@CWIS.UNOMAHA.EDU>]

Information gained about Library Media Skills Tests from LM_NET responses
as well as from information from Buros Mental Measurements Yearbook:
        ACT Study Skills Assessment and Inventory
                Assess students study skills; consists of Using
Information Resources
        California Test of Basic Skills
                Tests a number of information skills:  table of contents,
indexes, appropriate sources and outlining (4th grade level)
        Canadian Tests of Basic Skills
                Contained within the tests are:  reading of materials such
as graphs, maps, etc. and Reference materials including dictionary skills,
alphabetizing, using an index, locating information, e.g., almanacs,
encyclopedias, calendars, etc.
        Connecticut Mastery Test
                Encyclopedias, almanacs, atlas, dictionaries; grades 4, 6,
8, and 10
        Iowa Tests of Basic Skills, Form J
                "Provides for comprehensive measurement of growth in the
fundamental skills:  Listening, word analysis, vocabulary, reading, the
mechanics of writing, methods of study, and mathematics."  Includes
"Sources of Information" (reference materials); grades K - 9
        National Achievement Test
                "Designed to measure student achievement in the skills
areas commonly found in school curricula;" examples, reference skills
        Ohio School Library/Media Test
                Measure organization, selection, utilization,
comprehension, production skills.  1978
        Process Skills Rating Scales
                Includes Library Research - 83 items
        Stanford Achievement Test
                "Measures student achievement in reading, mathematics,
language, spelling, study skills, science, social science, and listening."



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        | Verne Haselwood                    |
        | Department of Teacher Education    |
        | University of Nebraska at Omaha    |
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