Review of the factor matrix indicated that Piagetian reasoning tasks involve abilities separate from those measured by standard tests of intelligence and achievement. (Authors)

When differences in level of motivation were controlled, all of the previously found differences between firstborn and later born disappeared. (Authors)

Boys IQ was positively correlated with paternal nurturance, and negatively correlated with paternal restrictiveness. (Author)

Author reviews gains made in the last decade in knowledge of the nature of child development and learning, and cautions against a lessening of commitment. (MB)

The results of this study are taken to suggest that increased emphasis on mental age in grade placement practices might benefit a child in terms of emotional adjustment, especially in the case of the child whose current grade placement is greater than his mental age. (Author)

Many children do poorly in school because of emotional and other problems. A thorough analysis of the child's problems should be made, and an effort should be exerted to help him accept himself and to feel important. After these steps have been taken, both teachers and parents must accept the child's achievement level as adequate for him. (CK)

The resources of education, measurement and guidance are focusing on betterment of the educational process for the benefit of the individual student. (Editor/IR)