
audiobook
by Marion Rex Trabue, Frank Parker Stockbridge
MEASURE YOUR MIND The Mentimeter and How to Use It
PREFACE
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I SCIENCE VERSUS GUESSWORK
CHAPTER II THE APPLICATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
CHAPTER III WHAT THESE TESTS MEASURE
CHAPTER IV STANDARDS FOR MENTAL TESTS
CHAPTER V DIFFERENT TYPES OF MENTAL TESTS
CHAPTER VI MENTAL TESTS IN THE ARMY
CHAPTER VII PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS IN EDUCATION
A clear‑cut guide to the science of mental measurement, this book walks listeners through the development of the Mentimeter—a series of standardized tests crafted from decades of psychological research. Written in plain language, it explains why objective testing beats guesswork, offering a solid foundation for anyone curious about how intelligence can be quantified. The authors combine academic rigor with real‑world experience, from school classrooms to army camps, to show how reliable data can replace intuition.
The middle sections break down the core principles behind psychological testing, describing the different types of assessments and the standards that make them trustworthy. Readers learn how these tools have been applied in education, industry, and the military, illustrating the broad reach of scientific evaluation in everyday decisions. Practical advice on administering and interpreting the Mentimeter tests equips both professionals and self‑motivated learners to gauge mental abilities accurately.
Finally, the guide offers step‑by‑step instructions for using the tests at home or in the workplace, helping parents, teachers, and employers track development and identify strengths. By demystifying the process, it empowers listeners to make informed choices about learning paths, career directions, and personal growth—all grounded in sound, measurable insight.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (571K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-02-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1890–1972
Best known for practical books on educational testing, this early twentieth-century writer helped bring measurement and standardized assessment into everyday school life. His work ranges from language scales to classroom evaluation guides, making him a notable voice in the history of education.
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