Module 1-2: Historical Development of Tests and Measurements
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In 1864, Rev. George Fisher devised an instrument called 'Scale Book' which listed sample performances of pupils in reading, writing, language, and arithmetic. This instrument was used to measure ______ of excellence.

quality

J.M. Rice, an American school administrator, started the development of objective tests in ______.

1894

E.L. Thorndike made notable contributions to educational and psychological measurements. He published the first edition of his book 'Mental and Social Measurements' in ______.

1904

In 1908, C.W. Stone constructed 2 tests in arithmetic. The first test dealt with fundamental operations and the second test dealt with arithmetic ______.

<p>reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

S.A. Courtis originated the concept of norms and ______.

<p>standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1909, M. Hillegas constructed the 'Hillegas Composition Scale' in ________

<p>1912</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first great name in quantitative psychology is Gustav Theodore ________

<p>Fechner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Max Meyer, Johnson Starch, and Elliott found out that no 2 teachers could give the same mark to the same piece of academic work if they checked the work ________

<p>separately</p> Signup and view all the answers

In 1860, H.L.F. Helmholtz published his book entitled 'Elemente der Psychophysik' which contained the beginnings of quantitative psychological ________

<p>measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

G. Stanley Hall established a psychological laboratory at the John Hopkins University, United States, in ________

<p>1883</p> Signup and view all the answers

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