The prognostic value of different types of tests in courses in educational psychology

Abstract

Scores on the Van Wagenen Reading Scale in Educational Psychology, Iowa Silent Reading Test (advanced form), and the Otis Group Intelligence Test (advanced examination) correlate, respectively, .72, .63, and .69 with achievement on an objective and essay examination in educational psychology. When the Otis test is combined with either of the reading tests the correlation increases slightly. For practical purposes either the Van Wagenen Reading Scale or the Otis test shows a significant positive relationship to scores in the course examination in educational psychology. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)