The purpose of this study was to develop a taxonomy which would categorize high level physics problem-solving behaviors, and to examine the usefulness of such a classification system. This classification of learning objectives is based on complexity, a nonarbitrary measure which does not rely upon comparison between students but rather is based on…

This booklet was developed in response to Ohio Education Association members' concern in developing behavioral objectives. It characterizes well-formulated behavioral objectives as: (1) stated in precise language that clearly defines the behavior; (2) establishing a performance or behavior expectancy level; (3) describing the conditions under…

A beginner's course in drawing is presented. Course content covers a history of drawing, contemporary drawing, and techniques. Students will be expected to be familiar with history and technique at the end of the course. (CK)

These instructional objectives, written by Ronald Gibson have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models for…

These instructional objectives, written by Thomas Gripp and Anna Marie Thames have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also…

These instructional objectives, written by Joyce I. Kupsh, have been selected from materials used at Golden West College (California). These objectives are offered simply as samples that may be used where they correspond to the skills, abilities, and attitudes instructors want their students to acquire. These objectives may also serve as models…

This is the third volume of a series produced by the New York State Education Department. Originally developed by four local school districts, the mathematics objectives and sample items included were not intended to be official or comprehensive but rather to be used as an aid to teachers in constructing curricula and in making classroom goals…

This is volume five of a series produced by the New York State Education Department. Originally developed by four local school districts, the mathematics objectives and sample items are not intended to be official or comprehensive, but to be an aid to teachers in constructing curricula and in making classroom goals clear and precise. The document…

This guidebook covers Boolean algebra, matrices, linear transformations of the plane, characteristic values, vectors, and algebraic structures. Overall course goals and performance objectives for each unit are specified; sequencing of units and various time schedules are suggested. A sample pretest and posttest are given, and an annotated list of…

This document was compiled for the Participative Management Program at St. Louis Community College. It is composed of four parts, each dealing with an aspect of evaluation of objectives. Part 1, An Introduction to Evaluation, discusses the difference between measurement and indication, the three general evaluation types (internal data, surveys,…

Describes the historical development and adoption of Management by Objectives (MBO) in public administration and argues that MBO should be treated as a managerial tactic, and not as a complete management system. (Available from the American Society for Public Administration, 1225 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; $30.00 annually) (JG)

Discusses the use of instructional objectives, especially cognitive objectives. (MLH)

A survey of 96 school psychologists and 75 school superintendents showed the two groups to have generally similar personal value systems and to be in overall agreement in their respective rankings of school psychology goals. (Author)

The author stresses the importance of planning in setting up company training programs and the need for performance and instructional objectives. (MF)

The writer submits the thesis that there is an inverse relationship between the extent to which the physical education profession embraces the win-at-all-cost philosophy and its ability to defend its existence, let alone its requirement, in an educational setting. (MB)