Grades of 116 law school students were obtained from transcripts, along with LSAT, Writing Ability and Background scores. The grades were factored, and an analysis of the goodness of fit of one- through four-factor systems indicated that the system of grades was essentially one factor in nature. A plot of factor loadings for the various courses…

This discussion of what constitutes the optimum school organization for early adolescents includes a review of the following questions: (1) what critics say about schools for early adolescents?; (2) what does research indicate about the physical, social, and emotional growth of early adolescents?; (3) what is the most appropriate size of a school…

The prediction of students' writing ability by the development of multiple regression models was investigated. Seventy-one essays and scores on the California Language Test by average seventh graders were used. Essays were entered in a modified Project Essay Grade (PEG) computer program. Results for three specific models are presented: (1) overall…

This is a research summary of aspects of marking and reporting pupil progress: practices, philosophies of marking, purposes, assets, and liabilities of various marking and reporting practices. The summary is divided into three sections: a) determining and reporting pupil progress (included are descriptions of marking purposes and practices and…

This revised manual has been designed to be used by Navy instructors in shore-based schools, training afloat, and components of the Naval Reserve as a guide for the construction and use of achievement tests. The seven chapters cover: 1. Navy Training and Achievement Testing; 2. Performance and Identification Tests; 3. Written Tests; 4.…

TO FIND THE CORRELATION BETWEEN FINAL RESULTS AND MARKS GAINED IN THE WRITTEN AND ORAL PARTS OF THE 1964 SENIOR GERMAN EXAMINATION, THE RESULTS OF THE TESTS OF 674 CANDIDATES WERE EXAMINED. THIS EXAMINATION, HELD AFTER THE FOURTH YEAR OF SECONDARY SCHOOLING AND USED AS A BASIS FOR UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND MATRICULATION, CONSISTED OF--(1) THE ORAL…

This study analyzed current practices in teacher evaluation of English composition and attempted to establish a "fairer and faster" way of accomplishing such evaluation. Data were collected from departments of freshman English in Louisiana state colleges and universities, in order to form the basis of evaluation checklists from which behavioral…

Sixty students in four sections of freshman composition participated in a study comparing written corrections of student themes with oral, individualized evaluations in which the instructor explained problems and weaknesses in each theme and helped the student improve the writing. There were no other differences in the activities of the control…

Pupils taught by the course "Speak Out" did better in a conventional preliminary test (school textbook type) than control groups. Construction, grading and results of the tests are described, and possible reasons are given for the better performance of the "Speak Out" groups. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Teachers are urged to formulate and carry out research with their students. (JH)

Adult education programs in higher education are being developed in various forms which have encouraged enrollment by a growing number of adults. An educational accounting system is being developed by the American Society for Training and Development to assess the learning achievements of adults participating in these programs. (EC)

Discusses the systematic inclusion of vocabulary work and vocabulary tests in teaching English. The suggestions deal with the pupils' preparation through vocabulary work at home, and with the giving of vocabulary tests, their construction, and grading. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A study to assess student attitudes toward the grade contract in order to determine if students do view it as a positive procedure to aid learning is presented. The study questionnaire sought student opinions on the grade decision process and results, course interest and learning outcomes, and their perceptions of the professor's role. (JMD)

The article is concerned with the phenomenon of numerical marks, awarded for students' work, regressing to the mean when a number of components are amalgamated to achieve an overall mark. It is shown that such an effect is largely inevitable and one possible way of overcoming the problem is presented. (Author)

Provides an evaluation form to give some objectivity to grading class discussion. Suggests that students be allowed to respond to the evaluations before a final grade is given. (TJ)