Testing and Use of Test Results.

This article evaluates the factors in the improvement of educational and psychological tests in the U.S. Selection measures have improved with reference to noncognitive behavior and specialized abilities in areas of technical competence. Proficiency measures have developed for the purpose of assessing achievement of learning objectives and knowledge of content in terms of the practical applications to assigned duties. Reference has already been made to sources of information with respect to developments in testing programs on the college level.