After practice in making cross-section cuts on four solids, 90 sixth-, eighth-, and tenth-graders were tested on ability to select appropriate drawings for designated cross sections. Sixth graders had significantly lower mean scores than upper graders; boys scored significantly higher than girls; lower-ability students generally scored lower. (MS)

Author, addressing potential Ph.D. candidates, outlines a route to a respectable problem for research,'' involving extensive reading. (Author/SP)

This critique points out some possible limitations of a previously reported study on the relative efficacy of two feedback modes during CAI instruction. Researchers are cautioned about using results to suggest classroom instructional practices. See also SE 508 622. (LS)

The author answers the questions posed in a critique of his previously published study on the relative efficacy of two feedback modes during CAI instruction. Details which were originally omitted due to lack of space are provided for further clarification. See also SE 508 621. (LS)

Professor at a Virginia community college discusses its goals and activities in adult education. (SP)

Data from 192 eighth graders who had a mathematics lesson and success/failure treatment were analyzed. Results on measures of mathematics performance and mathematics test anxiety were not significant. Analysis of covariance with intelligence as a covariate indicated that test anxiety was marginally significant in mathematics learning. (MS)

Author believes that universities are failing their responsibilities for filling the demand for leaders in continuing education programs. This failure results in part from institutions of higher learning that purport to provide leadership training but actually are inadequately staffed with faculty competent to teach leadership. (Author/CB)

The goals and efforts of a management program should focus on improving the total system of nursing within the organization, increasing organizational effectiveness, working with groups and intergroups and involving as many in the total system as possible. (Author)

A six-week Nursing Assistant Training Program is described which emphasizes the importance of developing communication skills for improving nurse-patient interaction. (CB)

Article describes two efforts that have been made to increase nurses' knowledge and understanding of the Legislative Process. (Author/CB)

Research supported by a grant from University of Connecticut Research Foundation. (DS)

Version of a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Professors of Higher Education on March 5, 1972, in Chicago, Illinois. (DS)

Excerpted from The Study of Higher Education'' printed with permission from the publisher, The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching at the University of Michigan. (DS)