The Effectiveness of the Differential Aptitude Test, Lorge- Thorndike Intelligence Test, Iowa Silent Reading Test, and Junior High Grade Point Average in the Prediction of Academic Performance at the High School Level

Author

Georganna G. Johnson, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Social Work

Degree Name

Education Specialist (Ed.S)

Abstract

The basic problem of this study was to ascertain data indicating the statistical effectiveness of the Differential Aptitude Test Battery using the Verbal Reasoning + Numerical Aptitude composite score DAT (VR + NA), Lorge-Thorndike Verbal and Non-verbal Intelligence Tests (V,I.Q., N,I.Q.), Iowa Silent Reading Tests (IRS), and junior high school grades for the prediction of academic performance at the high school level.

Keywords

Secondary education, High Schools, Students, Differential Aptitude Tests, Non-Verbal Ability Tests, Kansas

Advisor

Dr. Bill C. Daley

Date of Award

Summer 1972

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/PUSY9058

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Georganna G., "The Effectiveness of the Differential Aptitude Test, Lorge- Thorndike Intelligence Test, Iowa Silent Reading Test, and Junior High Grade Point Average in the Prediction of Academic Performance at the High School Level" (1972). Master's Theses. 1355.
DOI: 10.58809/PUSY9058
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1355

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