Released time from classes for independent study by academically able high-school juniors and seniors is evaluated here after a four-year study. Concern was centered on the effects of this program on high school functioning and, later, on college records. Major hypotheses of the study were that: (1) independent reading groups would show greater…

A self-diagnostic system called the Automated Individualized Diagnosis System (AID) tested at the Reading and Study Skills Center, University of Minnesota, was designed to replace the human counselor. It consists of an answer sheet, a Self-Analysis Profile Blank, and an audio tape which helps the student derive his reading profile and select the…

The Demonstration Schools Project was established for the purpose of upgrading American education through the enhancement of communication among educators concerning many of the new and improved procedures being initiated in the schools. As a member of this demonstration unit, the University City High School's innovations (such as flexible…

The 1965-1968 progress report of the Western States Small Schools Project focuses on the problem and challenge posed by small schools, which have thus far lacked the depth of resources compared to urban schools. The goals of the project are to assist small schools to: (1) provide individualized programs of career selection education; (2) develop…

This document, volume two of a two-volume project report describing a two-year study conducted to develop an individualized curriculum delivery system for competency-based vocational education, contains the following materials related to the project: a dissemination of framework paper; a schedule of conferences and workshops attended by the…

The author contends that certain diagnosis of individual weaknesses or potential learning problems in kindergarten and first grade followed by individualized instruction serves as a preventative measure against reading failure. Since it has been researched that pupil flexibility at school entrance levels lends itself to prescriptive teaching, a…

This pamphlet, through questions and answers, provides information on the requirements of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, referred to as P.L. 94-142. States receiving funds under this legislation must follow specific procedures for providing handicapped children a "free appropriate public education in the most appropriate least…

An intensive study of twenty five primary classrooms with and without aides suggested that teachers with aides displayed more evidence of job satisfaction in teaching and were able to devote more time to teaching activities they valued. Teachers with aides were able to devote more time to instruction and less time on classroom management. There…

This study describes the assumptions and strategies of the Laboratory School's Linkage Model and evaluates the results of the utilization of the model by focusing on the dissemination of a developmental individualized reading program over a three-year period. The dissemination process resulted in a large number of schools implementing the program,…

Students entering Chicago State University with less than the minimal level of competence in performing basic operations are assigned to a special course. The course is based on 34 computational objectives in four categories: (1) operations on counting numbers, decimals, and fractions; (2) conversion among fractions, decimals, and percents; (3)…

Three research questions were addressed: Is there a positive relationship between student views on the evaluation procedures being fair, and other variables, e.g., sex, achievement, and self-concept? Is there a positive relationship between student views on the evaluation procedures enhancing learning, and other variables, e.g., sex, achievement,…

This publication is the examination booklet used for a home study course in water treatment. This course is the intermediate part of a series produced by the Department of the Navy. This publication is designed to be used in conjunction with a textbook. Each of the two examinations contained in this document are referenced to a section of the…

Presented is a guide for an introductory college level physics course in mechanics. The course is contract graded and allows students to proceed at their own pace; however, lectures, problem solving sessions, and laboratory sessions are included. Students on an independent basis review video tapes, film loops, library study, and conduct an…

Five randomly selected experimental groups of twenty-four general college chemistry students participated in this study. Four of the five groups received a version of the systems approach treatment, which consisted of group orientation, individualized learning, small group seminars and unit tests. The fifth group was administered the traditional…

The final report describes the second operational year of Project G.I.V.E. (Guidance in Vocations and Education), an exemplary career education project based on individualized instruction for students in grades K-12 in a Maine school district. The 14-page body of the report presents problem areas, goals, procedures, results, and evaluation of the…