Identification of grade nine student characteristics which discriminate significantly between retainees and dropouts in the vocational curriculum is shown to be possible to a limited degree. (MS)

Black college students from three socioeconomic levels were compared on the variables of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, attrition after a two year period, grade point averages (GPA) and correlation between the SAT and first semester GPA. The middle socioeconomic group consistently performed most poorly on GPA. (Author/KM)

Author considered the question of whether or not there is any purpose or value in grading, and if so, whether the innovations in grading systems have been beneficial. (Author/RK)

Examines physician's associate (PA) students in terms of the relationships between open-closed-mindedness, effectiveness on clinical preceptorships, and grade point average. (Editor)

A motive to succeed (Ms) is defined in terms of one's academic self concept (Sa) and confidence in that self concept (Sc). (Author)

The present study has concerned itself with attempting to identify information that would be readily accessible to the classroom teacher at the beginning of the term in order that he might aid those who are potential non-achievers. (Author)

Social Studies was the best predictor in the two-year colleges whereas Literature was the most predictive of success in the four-year colleges. (Author)

Results of a study involving over 800 secondary schools; data presented in tables. (SP)

Findings show that the reliability of GPA depends on three factors: the number of course grades, the average reliability of these grades, and the credit-hour weights. (Authors)

Ratings on the "Personality Description Form by roommates and students next door related positively to grades earned by roommates of Ss regardless of aptitude indicating universality of helping qualities. (CJ)