Three research questions were addressed: Is there a positive relationship between student views on the evaluation procedures being fair, and other variables, e.g., sex, achievement, and self-concept? Is there a positive relationship between student views on the evaluation procedures enhancing learning, and other variables, e.g., sex, achievement,…

Volume 1 of this study describes and costs two possible satellite networks which could be used in education in Canada. In order to determine whether these networks were plausible or useful, a letter and a description of the two hypothetical networks (Volume 2) were sent, before the cost study was completed, to all Canadian universities and…

A two-part survey of 265 of Montana's approximately 2,300 post-secondary vocational technical education students was designed to measure student job skills in the State's job market and to provide a base for improving vocational education. The first part involved mailing questionnaires to 600 students randomly selected from 897, and was…

This State Education Agency (SEA) Process Model Instrument for ESEA Title I is one of the products developed and validated by the SEA (State Educational Agencies) Management of Compensatory Education, a multistate project funded through ESEA Title V-505. Representatives from each State Educational Agency, their selected Local Education Agencies,…

This Local Education Agency (LEA) Process Model Instrument for ESEA Title I is one of the products developed and validated by the SEA (State Educational Agencies) Management of Compensatory Education, a multistate project funded through ESEA Title V-505. Representatives from each State Educational Agency, their selected Local Education Agencies,…

This paper describes the proposed Assessment Center at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. The center is intended to provide statistical and technical support for the Mercy College elementary education, special education, and speech and hearing departments in the areas of student assessment, student guidance, and program evaluation. Evaluation…

This practicum compares federal requirements for affirmative action plans (Executive Order 11246, and Revised Order Number 4) to the existing affirmative action plan of El Paso Community College (Texas). Since the federal guidelines mandata action as well as a written plan, the assessment of El Paso's program is in two phases: (1) the college's…

The study sought to determine a statewide status profile of consumer education in Texas public secondary schools and to obtain an attitudinal profile of Texas secondary teachers and administrators regarding consumer education. An introductory chapter traces the historical development of consumerism and consumer education. Two different sets of 10…

The Curriculum and Research Development Center of Indiana State University sought to determine the number of high schools in Indiana that teach environmental education in some form. A questionnaire was mailed in February 1974 to the principals of all senior high, junior/senior high, and K-12 schools. The investigators were interested in finding…

The performance objectives for communication skills outlined in this document were developed over a two-year period by teachers and specialists throughout Michigan. Objectives are listed for reading skills, speaking/listening skills, and writing skills at each of three levels--third, sixth, and ninth grades. Examples and comments are also provided…

A mailed survey was conducted of Minnesota citizens' views of goals and priorities for the University of Minnesota, their satisfaction with various aspects of the university and their familiarity with it. Responses were received from 409 of the 620 randomly selected citizens of Minnesota who were contacted. Key findings include: Most respondents…

The purpose of the tenth grade limited pilot project of the 1975-76 Michigan Educational Assessment Program is to perfect instruments, testing, and reporting procedures for a future statewide assessment at the tenth grade level. The development of assessment materials for the grade ten assessment program began with the selection of performance…

Article 77, Section 28a, of the Annotated Code of the Laws of Maryland, commonly called the Maryland Educational Accountability Program (MAAP), was passed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly. This act should insure when properly implemented, that educational programs: (1) lead to the attainment of established educational objectives, (2)…

SEE (School of Experiential Education) is in its second year of operation as an alternative high school created to provide an environment and set of learning experiences different from any previously available in the Etobicoke system. This phase of the SEE report provides some basic descriptive information about the school program and a framework…

This study analyzed Indiana teachers' knowledge and attitudes about environmental problems and their solutions. A total of 67 elementary and secondary teachers from urban and rural schools were surveyed. The measurement techniques included a list of 70 environmental terms, 25 multiple-choice statements on concepts, and semantic judgments of 12…