An Analysis of Test-Wiseness

error. Test-wiseness was one suggested source. General Definition &dquo;Test-wiseness&dquo; is defined as a subject’s capacity to utilize the characteristics and formats of the test and/or the test taking situation to receive a high score. Test-wiseness is logically independent of the examinee’s knowledge of the subject matter for which the items are supposedly measures. A somewhat limited concept of test-wiseness will be analyzed in this article. The analysis will exclude factors concerned with the general mental attitude (such as anxiety and confidence) and motivational state of the examinee, and it will be restricted to the actual taking of (not preparing for) objective achievement and aptitude tests. Empirical Studies of Test-Wiseness There appears to be no systematic study of either the importance of test-wiseness or the degree to which it can be taught or measured. This is true even though both professional writers (e.g. Vernon, 1962; Anastasi, 1961; Pauck, 1950) and popular writers (e.g. Whyte, 1956; Huff, 1961; Hoff-

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