The author seeks to clarify the aims and values of status studies, such as the IEA Study of Mathematics Achievement, which deals primarily with administrative variables. He states the value of such a study is in providing administrators with a basis for decision making. (Author/CT)

Investigated are the statistical findings of the IEA International Study of Mathematics Achievement and their implications in the areas of school organization, curriculum and instruction, and socioeconmic factors. Also given are a number of criticisms of the study and its significance. (CT)

The author argues that the published data analyses of the IEA International Study of Mathematics Achievement is almost totally inappropriate. He proceeds to reanalyze the data, taking into account that the test was not equally appropriate for all countries. His results are strikingly different from the published results. (CT)

Presented are implications for mathematics educators of the IEA International Study of Mathematics Achievement. Some implications for research which are discussed include the sampling procedures, the research design, the instruments, taxonomies, and the opportunity to learn" notion. (CT)

In one hospital, every payday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. continuous instruction or demonstration takes place for the day and evening or off duty nurses. (EB)

The author examines the tests of the IEA International Study of Mathematics Achievement that were given to the 13-year-old subjects. In particular, he investigates the appropriateness of the tests for U.S. students and concludes that with respect to the material for which the U.S. students should be held responsible, they did well. (CT)

Computer applications in music, especially with regard to research in music folklore, are discussed. (CK)

One professor's ideas on music are expounded. (CK)

Contains 3 contributions: Conference Report" (conference on child motor development sponsored by AAHPER and NAEYC), A Real Look at the Young Child," and What Movement Means to the Young Child." (AN)