Administration of Design Copying Tests to Large Groups of Children

Abstract

Through testing in over 250 classrooms during the past four years, efficient and effective procedures have been developed for the administration of design-copying tasks to groups of 24 to 35 children. The procedures have been used in Grades 1 to 4 and adapted (additional demonstration and discussion) for groups of Kindergarten children. An examining team of 2 to 4 persons gave the instructions and supervised the test. Designs were presented on large cards in the front of the classroom and were reproduced by the children in 81/2- × 11-in. paper booklets, using standard beginners' pencils. Model designs were not removed until all children indicated completion. Over-all length of administration varied from 10 to 35 min., depending upon the particular characteristics of different classrooms, their usual work habits, and individuals' awareness of their own errors.