To evaluate the quality of written compositions, researchers at Educational Testing Service developed the Composition Evaluation Scales (CES), after factor-analytic studies of the reasons teachers gave for their judgments of compositions. This is a set of eight scales: ideas, organization, wording, flavor, usage, punctuation, spelling, and…

Designed to describe and evaluate classroom discussion of poems, this classroom interaction analysis system consist of categories based on the work of Bellack and categories developed by the author specifically for analysis of poetry discussions. Some of the categories include teacher/pupil talk, analysis of solicitation and reaction moves,…

This test is designed to measure children's reading understanding of similes found in literature books suitable for grades four, five, and six. The simile is presented in context and is questioned in multiple choice format. The possible answer choices are based on the responses in a pilot study which could be divided into nine categories. An…

Designed to describe the writing behaviors of elementary and junior high school children, the Schroeder Composition Scale is an analytic scale. For eleven of the criteria in the scale, the scoring is simply "yes" or "no" indicating whether the writing does or does not have the characteristic. Five other items identify…

Designed to measure recall of specific information, ability to grasp the thought of a passage as a whole, and ability to apply various contextual clues while listening to a passage of aural communication, each of the alternate forms of the cloze listening test consists of an audio tape recording of approximately twenty minutes duration and a…

Designed to test the degree of accuracy, fluency, and intelligibility of the subjects in a manner which will produce information similar to that which could be obtained by an interview technique, the test is based on the idea of fictitious dialogue. The test items were selected in order to leave little scope for variations in the answers so as to…

This catalog lists material directly applicable to programs in environmental education. It is organized into two major divisions: (1) classroom aids--materials developed for direct use by students, and (2) reference materials--basic resources for the teacher. Classroom aids are divided into areas of environmental awareness, ecological concepts,…

This paper describes the educational movement toward alternative schools and suggests further sources of information concerning this change in American education. Following an analytical comparison of open and traditional schools, the author discusses some of the most important perceived problems related to open schools. Problems noted are…

This updated search of the ERIC system, "Dissertation Abstracts", and the journal literature yields 26 document abstracts which cover the mutual relationships for the implementation of long-range educational objectives between state departments of education and school systems; four-year institutions and two-year institutions; and colleges and…

This updated search of the ERIC system, " Dissertation Abstracts," and the journal literature yielded 167 documents which provide a review of comprehensive testing programs (elementary, senior high school and college) with special emphasis on specific tests that the practicing counselor may want to utilize. (SD)

Two From One Casting is a studio course dealing with exploratory applications of casting methods and materials for students in grades 7 through 12 who wish to make permanent those creations easily destroyed by time or negligence. Course rationale, enrollment guidelines, objectives, outline of content, descriptions of activities and procedures,…

This guide is intended to serve as a resource document containing the broad aspects of art curriculum construction. Five major sections deal with concepts, motivation, creating art, viewing aesthetics, and evaluation. Each section is divided by grade levels: K-3, 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12. An emphasis is placed on art as relating to the total…

The booklet is an annotated compilation of data gathering instrumentation for use in planning, implementing, and evaluating career education programs. It contains two sections: (1) eighteen instruments developed by Delaware's Occupational-Vocational Education Model project staff for specific use in the local school system and (2) six commercially…

This document is intended as a resource for upper elementary and high school students, elementary and secondary teachers, counselors, student personnel officers, and parents who desire to explore the world of work. Encyclopedic in nature with a series of individual articles and announcements of sources, the guide is organized into two distinct…

Presented are guidelines for the development of programs to serve emotionally disturbed students in Indiana. The official guidelines define the educationally handicapped and give organizational information. Stressed is the importance of understanding the disturbed child's behavior for effective teaching. Offered to help in the identification of…