Recent comprehensive analyses such as those by Harnishfeger and Wiley (1975) and Zajonc (1976) indicate the existence of a national and international downward trend in achievement and intelligence test scores. An analysis of the achievement and intelligence test scores in a small, upper middle class, New Jersey elementary school district showed an overall increase in achievement and intelligence test scores. This trend reversal was interpreted as being primarily due to the introduction in 1972 of an Individually Guided Education (IGE) program in the 3 elementary schools of the district. (Author/MV)