Describes a novel procedure for assessing teaching performance and presents preliminary data which indicate the potential feasibility of this approach.'' (Author)

This study of tests revealed variation in the measurement of achievement and affiliation motivation; the achievement value construct appears the most meaningful interpretation of what is being measured. (JB)

Background and purposes of the National Teacher Examinations (NTE) and the hazards of combining data on these tests in research studies are discussed; the predictive validity of the NTE with in-service teachers is analyzed. Suggestions are made for closer correlation between rating scales and what the standardized tests themselves attempt to…

The purpose of this paper is to distinguish several different ways in which phonemic information might be employed in spelling, to examine some empirical data on the consequences of using these different information sources, to formulate hypotheses about the underlying processes involved, and to suggest possible implications for the learning and…

Study determined that complex sentences are recalled better if the described events within a sentence are presented in the same sequence as their correct temporal order''; the use of active vs. passive voice was not a factor in remembering the semantic content. (Author/SP)

Purpose of this study was to show the relationship of arithmetic reasoning, critical thinking, fluency of words, fluency of ideas, sensitivity to problems, and general intelligence to literal and critical reading of sixth and eighth grade pupils. (Author)

Results obtained from the research were inconsistent, indicating no support for the thesis that objectives aid learning. Research recommendations are submitted, with conclusions drawn reflecting the positive attitudes toward presenting objectives. (JB)

Findings in this study do not demonstrate that factual review questions produce any generally facilitating effect on the learning of incidental information when compared to no question at all. (Author/JB)

An analysis of various studies which have examined the effect of questions in the textual content of instructional materials. (JB)

This study examined the relationship between village Indian and Eskimo students' perception of the classroom climate in integrated classrooms and their verbal participation in classwork. (Author)

This study measured differences between two groups being taught in English and Spanish in a physical education class. It was predicted that students instructed bilingually would be superior to those instructed monolingually. (Author/RK)

Article considered the connection between low achievement pattern and verbal concepts of Indians compared to non-Indian children at the time they began kindergarten and first grade. (Author/RK)

Some of the purposes of this study were to determine if differences exist between students' self-esteem and self-concept of ability in integrated and segrated schools, and if these differences are related to the race of the students. (Author/RK)

The present study was undertaken to investigate differences in high school performance scholastic aptitude, and achievement motivation between disadvantaged college students who persisted successfully for 2 years and those who discontinued their studies before completing 1 year at an urban commuter university. (Author)