Summarizes findings of 24 studies in which attempts were made to correlate achievement in college chemistry to many variables. A list of the most promising factors is provided. However, the author found no conclusive predictors in reviewing the research. (CP)

Part one of a three part report on the historical development of curriculum guidelines for the instruction of chemistry in secondary schools. Part one covers the period 1893-1920. Parts two and three appear in November and December issues of School Science and Mathematics. (SL)

Presented is the 1921-1945 portion of a three part presentation outlining the effect of major committee reports upon secondary school chemistry teaching objectives during the period 1893-1975. (SL)

Presented is the third part of a three part report describing the contributions of major committee reports to secondary teaching of chemistry during the period 1893-1975. This third part covers the period 1947-1975, and includes a brief summary of the entire three part series. (SL)

Reports the results of a study designed to determine the nature of research-oriented statements of objectives for the teaching of secondary school chemistry as found in selected professional periodicals of the 1918-1972 period. (Author/JR)