Standardized Test, Stanford Achievement Test, Arithmetic Examination A

Standardized Test, Stanford Achievement Test, Arithmetic Examination A

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This paper and pencil arithmetic examination was part of the first (1922) edition of a set of tests developed at Stanford University by professor of psychology Lewis M. Terman, statistician and assistant professor of education Truman L. Kelley, and doctoral student Giles M. Ruch (Stanford PhD., 1922). World Book Company published the tests. Scores on the arithmetic examination are divided into two parts: computation of numerical examples, and word problems. An answer key is included
The Stanford Achievement Tests were designed to test the accomplishments of school children in grades two through eight. Editions of the examinations are still in print.
This example of the test is from the collection of clinical psychologist David Shakow.
Reference:
Stanford University, Annual Report of the President of Stanford University, Stanford University: By the University, 1922, pp. 186, 281.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
psychological test
date made
1922
maker
Kelley, Truman L.
Ruch, Giles M.
Terman, Lewis M.
place made
United States: New York
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 27.5 cm x 21.5 cm x.1 cm; 10 13/16 in x 8 15/32 in x 1/32 in
ID Number
MA.316371.044.02
catalog number
316371.044.02
accession number
316371
Credit Line
Gift of David Shakow
subject
Mathematics
Psychology
Psychological Tests
Mathematics
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Arithmetic Teaching
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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