Pleas for nongradedness on grounds that 16 separate research studies favor nongraded or open classrooms because students do better on standardized tests, creates more favorable mental health conditions, and it is particularly beneficial for blacks, boys, and underachievers. (DS)

Discusses the progress as well as the problems of the St. Paul Open School in Minnesota. (GB)

The present study shows teacher characteristics and measured characteristics of students as these are related to classifications of maturity and style of achievement. (Author)

This article describes a method whereby varied dimensional criteria are used in subdividing groups of students, with the aim of minimizing incompatibility within the sub-groups. The method has varied pedagogical uses. (Text is in German.) (Author/AM)

The data presented in this report were selected from a 1972 study of Michigan Extension Study Group (ESG) members. Included are data descriptive of the women themselves and their situation (area and type of home, age, income, ESG experience, and especially their attitudes toward their ESG and their Extension Home Economists). Selected findings are…

This document presents data on class sizes in the universities in Ontario. Four major disciplines were covered by the survey that elicited the data: humanities, biological sciences, physical sciences, and social sciences. The data are further broken down into method of teaching, i.e., lecture, seminar, tutorial or laboratory. Each activity of each…

In materials for educators working with children from ages 10-15, Farquhar Middle School served as a shooting location for 6 filmstrips on How To Manage an Individualized Program." Filmstrips were made by the Institute for the Development of Educational Activities (IDEA). (Editor)

Integration of remedial pupils and staff into the regular school system is discussed. The article is based on a survey of administrators and remedial teachers in comprehensive schools in England. (CD)

Suggests meaningful involvement of students through: "Group Oriented , "Sensitivity Oriented , and "Thinking Oriented approaches to learning. Items in the "Involvement Pool are useful in reminding teachers of choice making them exercise every hour of teaching day. (Author)

THE STATEWIDE PROJECT IS DIRECTED TOWARD IMPROVING THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF READING, WRITING AND ARITHMETIC IN THE PRIMARY GRADES. INVOLVED WILL BE BETTER TEACHER ORIENTATION, REORGANIZATION OF THE SCHOOL DAY, REDEPLOYMENT OF STAFF MEMBERS, REDESIGN OF THE CURRICULUM, USE OF TELEVISION, AND EVALUATIVE RESEARCH. A SUMMER READINESS PROGRAM FOR…

This ungraded, elective English program is based on the division of each school year into six 6-week units. The first unit of the six--on composition--is required of all students separated into graded classes of Freshmen through Seniors. In the other five units, certain elective courses are offered to Freshmen and Sophomores and others to Juniors…

Procedures that have been developed for switching from a graded to a nongraded pattern of school organization have frequently failed to live up to their expectations. There appears to be a need for more clearly defined procedures and purposeful innovation as distinct from change for its own sake. Nongrading should serve to provide alternative…

Programs for students, teachers, and parents that concentrate on human development, self-understanding, and the problems of young people are described. (DB)