A free-response measure of problem identification skills entitled the Clinton Assessment of Problem Identification Skills for Instructional Supervisors (CAPIS) is described. The two forms, each with three scenarios, yielded an equivalence reliability estimate of .76. Score-rescore coefficients of .71 and .67 were noted for Forms A and B, respectively, of the CAPIS. In addition, correlations of .42 (Form A) and .54 (Form B) between the CAPIS and the Merrifield-Guilford Seeing Problems test were observed. Significant differences between mean CAPIS scores for individuals experiencing a two-hour problem identification training session and for those in a control group were also noted.
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