Describes an evaluation process for choosing high school journalism textbooks involving three stages: (1) identifying needs; (2) text ratings; and (3) actual book selection. (SRT)

Unstructured and structured evaluation modes were used to probe teacher perceptions of a socially-oriented chemistry course for non-science majors. Students' assessments reinforced teacher perceptions. This procedure yielded information concerning course content, societal relevance, motivation, interest, laboratory and demonstration exercises,…

Provides information about the current state of examinations equivalent to A-level in France and Germany. This article is the second in a series offering a comparative view of assessment patterns so as to inform the debate about the future development of A-level. The article covers years 11, 12 and 13 of the German School System. (five references)…

This study describes written composition teaching practices in 297 North Central Association (NCA) accredited public high schools in comparison with practices reported by other English curriculum studies and those supported by experimental research and recommended by specialists. Among the results were that (1) English teachers favor frequent and…

The guide was designed to serve dual functions: (1) as the plan for the administration and operation of a work experience program for the San Mateo Union High School District for 1975-80, and (2) to assist the staff at all levels in the daily organization and management of work experience programs. The system defines the lines of accountability at…