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Download full textERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1987
This one-page abstract summarizes "The Miller Assessment for Preschoolers: A Longitudinal and Predictive Study" by Lucy Miller, which examined the predictive validity of an early childhood screening instrument to identify children who have or are at risk of developing handicapping conditions. The Miller Assessment for Preschoolers (MAP)…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Early Identification, Evaluation Methods
Dewdney, A. K. – Scientific American, 1989
Reviews the performance of computer programs for writing poetry and prose, including MARK V. SHANEY, MELL, POETRY GENERATOR, THUNDER THOUGHT, and ORPHEUS. Discusses the writing principles of the programs. Provides additional information on computer magnification techniques. (YP)
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computers
Peer reviewedWilliams, W. Virginia – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Most mathematics anxiety has its roots in the teaching and teachers of mathematics. Because people generally are not math anxious before going to school, an examination of the previous statement proves to be well founded. This article reviews the literature and discusses different ways that teachers may help to prevent their students from becoming…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1986
An extended abstract is provided for a major article titled "The Effects of Frequent Curriculum-Based Measurement and Evaluation on Pedagogy, Student Achievement, and Student Awareness of Learning" is described. The article summarizes research on the educational effects of data-based program modification (DBPM). Thirty-nine special…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
ERIC Clearinghouse on Handicapped and Gifted Children, Reston, VA. – 1985
A federally funded research project investigated the relationship between academic learning time (ALT) and achievement of 43 educable mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, and learning-disabled students, aged 7-13, in grades 1-5. The project's final report, titled "An Analysis of the Impact of Instructional Time within Different Service…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attention, Classroom Techniques, Delivery Systems
Peer reviewedLeach, James A. – Engineering Design Graphics Journal, 1987
Discusses the similarities, differences, advanced features, applications and number of users of five microcomputer computer-aided design (CAD) packages. Included are: "AutoCAD (V.2.17)"; "CADKEY (V.2.0)"; "CADVANCE (V.1.0)"; "Super MicroCAD"; and "VersaCAD Advanced (V.4.00)." Describes the…
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
DeStefano, Lizanne; And Others – 1987
The research study sought to determine the status of student assessment instrumentation and practices in programs dealing with the transition of special education students from school to work or postsecondary education, and to determine areas where current practice was not able to meet the changing demands of transitional services. Transition…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Adjustment (to Environment), Aptitude Tests, Career Choice
