Mentoring relationships from the mentors' point of view were surveyed. Using O'Neill's theory of mentoring, a Likert scale instrument was developed. Results indicated that mentors feel mentoring is important to them as well as to their students. In a multivariate multiple regression, age was a significant predictor of mentoring score. (Author/DWH)

Multidimensional scaling (MDS) was used to derive the dimensions underlying student ratings of instruction. A weighted MDS revealed that departmental affiliation, course structure, and intensity of teaching were particularly salient to the raters. The findings are discussed in light of the current literature on student ratings of instruction.…

Effects of the locus of computer assisted instruction (CAI) strategies on low achievers' learning accuracy and efficiency were studied. Externally controlled adaptive, individually based learner control with advisement, and linear control design strategies were used. Effects were examined for CAI strategy, prior achievement, and sex of student.…

This article isolates correlates of departmental quality at the graduate level in colleges. Departmental quality is found to be correlated with individual and combined measures of faculty, students, program, and facilities. Findings suggest that factors associated with graduate departmental quality are more multidimensional in regional colleges…

The linearly ordered content domain (LOCD) concept is discussed. A logistic analysis of the occurrence of first introduction of spelling words into the curriculum is presented, the results, along with word length, number of neutralized vowels, and an index of word familiarity are used to predict word location on the spelling LOCD. (Author/DWH)

The relationship between academic achievement and part-time employment was examined. Employment status, hours worked per week, extracurricular activities, grades, and ACT test scores of 477 high school juniors (196 nonemployed, 281 employed) were compared. Results are presented. (Author/MT)

Using the massive High School and Beyond data set, this study examined the direct effects of perceived parental involvement on grades and the indirect effect through television time and time spent on homework. Findings are given and conclusions discussed. (Author/MT)

In order to study the effects of a year-long word processing program on holistic writing skills, seventh-grade students used a word processor three times per week to complete writing assignments while the control group used pen and paper. Writing samples taken upon completion of the treatment were analyzed. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

This study investigated the relationship between training and 12 dimensions of teacher competence. The subjects, 230 beginning teachers in grades 7-12, were observed three times by three observers in the fall of 1985. Findings are presented and discussed. (Author/MT)

This study, the first phase of a longitudinal study, investigated how much a staff development program based on Hunter's decision-making model contributed to the extent of implementation, changes in staff and student attitudes, and gains in student achievement. Findings are discussed. (Author/MT)

Israeli student attitudes toward teacher-made essay versus multiple-choice exams were compared using 174 junior high school students initially and then partially replicated with 101 seventh and eighth grade students. The significance of the results for test construction are discussed, and suggestions are made regarding applications of test…

This study was designed to examine the effects on learning of taking notes from lecture material. Subjects were 42 seventh grade students who were randomly assigned to three groups: One group received training in notetaking; one took idiosyncratic notes; and one took no notes. Findings are discussed. (MT)

Two classes of third grade pupils in similar schools participated in this study. One class used a computer-based mathematical diagnosis program to analyze systematic errors. The teacher used this information to conduct error correction periods. The other class used a traditional approach without error correction periods. Results are presented.…

Cross-lagged panel analysis was used to explore possible causal relationships between attitude and achievement in mathematics and reading. Measures from 1,758 students from grades two through six were analyzed. Findings are presented and conclusions are drawn. (Author/MT)

This study compared the system of presenting all spelling words at the beginning of the week and testing at the end of the week with a system of presenting a portion of the words each day and daily testing. Subjects were 13 fourth grade students. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)