Evidence is presented concerning achievement of cognitive objectives in a college course on drugs. A mastery grading system insured that students learned to criterion. Reported experience with drugs did not change during the course and was unrelated to measures of learning and student ratings of the course and the instructors. (Author)

Describes the use of a basic language program to calculate and report grades, especially to counsel students about their progress. Indicates that students' weaknesses or strengths are determinable through estimates of their future grade performance. (CC)

Describes a scheme for marking multiple-choice test items by computer. This program, which is currently being used in Queensland, Australia, facilitates scoring and the standardization of scores. It also enables rapid item analysis which can be used to improve the quality of objective items. (JR)

Students' socioeconomic backgrounds may be important in determining their grades in the typical public speaking oriented communications course. (RN)

Article investigates the value of grades from the point of view of the student, the teacher, and the employer. (RK)

Author expands on six ways in which the Advanced Placement Program must be up-dated to reflect the rapid changes taking place in high school and college education. (IR)

After the temporary shutdown of a reported 400 insitutions last month, administrators are taking a hard look at the political and economic consequences of student strikes. (Editor)

Research study based on adaptation and use of FIRO-B questionnaire (FIRO-B equals Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation). (JES)

A brief history of grading practices at American colleges and universities is given, along with results of a survey of the current uses of pass/fail grading. The pass/fail system is widely used for a limited number of elective courses. Its adoption peaked during the mid-1970s. (PP)

Selected aspects of a self-paced chemistry program are described. These include student selection, supervision requirements, and grading indicating that student selection is the key to a successful program. Also points out that quality/quantity of learning (determined by testing) is comparable to traditional lecture courses. (Author/JN)