Reviews several schemes for organizing science laboratory objectives and activities and for analyzing several techniques designed to measure these laboratory outcomes. The need for further study and analysis of psychomotor behaviors in science education is emphasized. (HM)

In a study of declining college entrance examination scores, it was found that student-related factors, such as academic courses taken, were more closely related to test scores than school-related or family structure factors. (ED.)

Assessment data on student achievement are analyzed to trace performance on some computational skills, with areas of needed improvement identified. (MN)

This article is based on a study of educational goals in the State of Maryland. The authors identify different kinds of goals, the procedure used to validate the public education goals, findings of the study as related to science education and recommendations for action based on the findings. In particular, the goal "knowledge of scientific…

Presents the view that engineering is declining in the United States and provides recommendations for reversing the decline. (SL)

Discusses difficulties in determining the effectiveness of classroom teachers. (SL)

A structural model of curriculum evaluation is presented that is based on a decision-oriented concept of evaluation. Its three major components--information, technique, and decision-purpose--are discussed. (ND)

The article describes the severe and/or multiple child while discussing appropriate comprehensive assessment domains necessary for complete and meaningful service and programming. Specific problems and concepts related to the establishment and maintenance of severe and/or multiple units are discussed. (Author/NQ)

Summarizes the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) study that, among other things, profiles the cognitive abilities of 17-year-olds. The editorial ends by asking how chemistry teachers can make use of this information to improve their effectiveness in teaching to the present type of student. (MR) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP)…

Reports on a survey conducted to determine the state of aerospace education in Indiana schools. (SL)

Describes an evaluation instrument for college-level introductory American government courses which measures mastery of facts covered by the course. Class lectures do not include the facts; students must learn them through readings and discussions. The instrument thus measures student knowledge gain as well as teaching effectiveness. (AV)

The author uses a student-directed game-creation exercise to evaluate student learning in a freshman level university geography course. Students are instructed to develop a game demonstrating knowledge of basic population-resource interactions which have been discussed in classes during the course. (Author/AV)

The author recommends an organized national review of the economics discipline in Britain. More precise specification of economic knowledge and skills is required for teacher training, curriculum development, and efficient teaching. (Author/AV)

Rationales and assumptions for the inclusion of fine arts instruction in elementary and secondary schools are presented and current activity in such instruction examined. (MJB)

Reports the findings of a study involving teacher assessment of practical work in secondary level physics courses taught in Northern Ireland. Assessment is made by a single standardized examination. (SL)