This report reviews eight IBM-compatible software packages that are available to secondary schools to teach computer-aided drafting (CAD). Software packages to be considered were selected following reviews of CAD periodicals, computers in education periodicals, advertisements, and recommendations of teachers. The packages were then rated by…

This guide is intended for use in introducing students to the operation and applications of computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems. The following topics are covered in the individual lessons: understanding CAD (CAD versus traditional manual drafting and care of software and hardware); using the components of a CAD system (primary and other input…

TWELVE HAND TOOLS BASIC TO WOODWORKING ARE ILLUSTRATED AND DISCUSSED WITH REFERENCE TO THEIR SAFE USAGE AND MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTION IS ALSO PROVIDED IN THE COMMON USES OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF WOOD, HOW TO BUY LUMBER, AND HOW TO READ A DRAWING. EXERCISES ARE INCLUDED WHICH ENCOURAGE USE OF BASIC SKILLS IN SPELLING, WRITING, AND GENERAL MATHEMATICS.…

SIX FILMS WERE DEVELOPED TO TEACH VISUALIZATION IN THREE DIMENSIONS FOR ENGINEERING GRAPHICS OR DESCRIPTIVE GEOMETRY COURSES. THE FILMS UTILIZED A "THOUGHT MODEL METHOD" WHICH HAD BEEN USED FOR OVER A DECADE BY THE INVESTIGATOR. THE METHOD CONSISTED OF TRACING IN THE AIR AND DESCRIBING RELATED POINTS, LINES, PLANES, AND SURFACES BY THE…

These materials, which can be used to supplement a drafting program, are designed to assist the instructor in helping students develop a better understanding of certain areas of drafting. The materials are divided into exercises that allow the student to devote full attention to one aspect of drafting at a time, and tests, which can be used either…

Cortical evoked responses were recorded from 66 nonretarded and 66 Down's syndrome Ss in order to compare the inhibitory processes of the two groups. (Author/PHR)

A semi-longitudinal approach was employed with 378 Ss in this partial replication of a larger study of MA changes in institutionalized retarded persons. (Author)

Visual, auditory, and somatosensory evoked responses were recorded from six age groups of Down's syndrome persons (n=66) and age and sex-matched nonretarded individuals (n=66) ranging in age from 5 to 62 years and assigned to groups on the basis of observable signs of development and aging. (Author)

The relationships between drafting performance and the cognitive style construct of field dependence/field independence are examined. The analysis revealed that the performance of the field-independent individual is likely to be superior to that of the field-dependent student. (Author/CT)

The physical and moral aspects of genetic counselling are discussed. Four case studies are presented. (CP)

Compared were the effects of lighting on the short term retention of color information in a total of 97 Down's Syndrome children. (DB)

Explained is a method for estimating an individual's chances of belonging to the mosaic (mongol) group as compared with the general population. (IM)

Article describes a program in which handicapped and disadvantaged individuals are given special instruction and prepared for the occupation of drafting. (HB)