Conducted a study to determine the level of basic skills achievement among Ohio high school business education seniors. Found that these students lacked competency in general knowledge and in computational skills, basic English skills, and typewriting skills. (GC)

Discusses factors to be considered when deciding whether to buy typewriters, terminals, or microcomputers for the school typing room. Factors include (1) objectives of the typewriting program, (2) market needs, (3) student learning methods, (4) costs, and (5) instructional materials. (CH)

Describes the development and application of a kinesthetic sensitivity test to determine whether it is a valid and reliable measure of straight-copy typing speed and accuracy. The author states that this kinesthetic sensitivity instrument may be used as a prognostic aptitude test and recommends administration methods. (MF)

Although there is no definitive answer as to how skilled typists type as fast as they do, a leading hypothesis suggests that typists learning to type well learn to make mental processes overlap. The hypothesis and signficance related to skill development is among the topics discussed. (JN)

Discusses the history of the telephone, custom calling features, convenience service features, the cordless telephone, and the telephone as a work station. The telephone's impact on business education is examined through an observation of three areas: beginning typing, office procedures, and office management. (CT)

Describes Minnesota Clerical Assessment Battery (MCAB), one of the first computerized tests for personnel selection to be made commercially available to businesses. Maintains that application of computerized testing to business is somewhat different from its application to education or counseling. Presents results of survey of potential users who…