Fifth article in a sequence that originated with a controversial article by Arthur R. Jensen (1969) criticized by Richard J. Light and Paul V. Smith (1969) and countercriticized by the author (1971). (SE)

The author concludes that one strategy for improving or changing the educational system would be to change the content of the tests as a way of bringing about educational reforms in the system. This effort might bring about a greater similarity between the predictor (tests) and the criterion (scholastic achievement). (Author)

Discusses basic concepts in human and medical genetics and their relevance to the field of adoption. Describes genetic counseling and suggests that adoption agencies use such services. (Author)

A brief survey of the inception, organization, objectives, implications and effectiveness of Project Head Start. (MBM)

Presents a method for the classification of the intellective aspects of the college teaching performance as viewed by faculty and students in German and American psychology departments. (MB)

Describes two recent court decisions: (1) A school board policy prohibiting unwed mothers admission to public school was changed; (2) a Federal court order requiring the California State Board of Education to retest and reevaluate in Spanish some 22,000 Mexican Americans previously classified as mentally retarded was obtained. (MF)