This research is an attempt to identify patterns of delinquency associated with school attitudes and behavior and specific aspects of each of these sub-cultures. (Author)

Major purpose of the study was to investigate the differences in visual fixations and required reading time when common-words questions were placed either before or after paragraphs. (Author)

Purpose of the study was to change the focus of attention in course evaluation from the course-instructor complex to the student's estimate of self-development as a result of the course. (Authors)

One of the most practical implications of this research is that the study of language variations in children, particularly minority group children, and attitudinal correlates be introduced into the curricula of teacher training. (Authors)

Paper presents a validation of the instruments developed for classroom measurement of the properties of Open Education. (Authors/MB)

Results of this study suggest that certain kinds of treatment differences may be better uncovered by viewing test data in a repeated measures format. (Author/MB)

Authors infer from the findings that it may be possible to improve the storage and/or retrieval abilities of retarded children through the development of specific pedagogical cueing procedures. (Authors/MB)

This study offers one bit of evidence that quizzes written to require reasoning are more effective in attaining thinking" objectives than are recall quizzes. (Author)

Discusses a study of variations in Scottish elementary school children's reading attainment. Reports that, although individual student achievement varied with socioeconomic background, variations among schools did not appear to relate to schools' socioeconomic composition, size, location, or denominational status. Cites the need to evaluate such…

Presents a study of ways in which teachers believe that their research promotes professional development and educational change. Identifies factors that promote and constrain change. Suggests that, for teacher research to effect change throughout a school, the school must value critical reflection on practice and the sharing of ideas. (SG)

Discusses an examination of teacher stress, job satisfaction, absenteeism, career intention, career commitment, and self-image among secondary school teachers in Malta. Concludes that teachers who reported greater stress were less satisfied with teaching, more frequently absent, more likely to leave teaching, and less likely to reenter the field.…

Details findings of research into 17-year-old students' consideration of science-based social issues. Reports that, although sex-based differences appeared in both student questionnaire and discussion responses, differences were far fewer in the discussions. Argues that social factors blur sex differences, making discussion a valuable learning…

Examines issues involved in the separation of testing and diagnostic assessment in the area of mathematics education. Argues that the demands imposed by grading for certification purposes are irreconcilable with the requirements of diagnostic assessment thus leading to serious internal contradictions. Reviews the Graded Assessment in Mathematics…

Argues that research shows that the concerns expressed about the Graded Assessment in Mathematics (GAIM) project are not serious and do not outweigh the positive benefits of the program. States that levels of achievement and development of mathematical learning are related. Urges the linking of summative and formative assessment. (KO)