National results for writing, one of the three subject areas assessed during the first year of data collection by National Assessment, are presented in this volume. National results for the other two subjects, science and citizenship, are presented in separate volumes. The purpose of this project is to explore whether an assessment of educational…

Eleven goals for public education are set forth by the Colorado State Department of Education: (1) command of the knowledge, skills, habits, and attitudes essential for effective learning throughout life; (2) understanding of man and society and the determination to strive for the welfare of all people; (3) knowledge of self, understanding of…

In this speech, the author discusses the use of the management by objectives (MBO) approach as a means for accomplishing accountability. He traces the steps to be taken by participants -- from superintendent to school staff -- in implementing an MBO program. (JF)

The information in this paper aims at providing assistance to those supervisors who design accountability plans. The author (1) analyzes the frequently overlooked distinctions needed to be made in considering accountability plans; and (2) discusses the more recent tools for implementing teacher accountability. Some distinctions presented include…

Many teachers attempt to ignore value questions in the social studies classroom, emphasizing intellectual development alone. Through actions and selection of topics and materials, however, a teacher suggests that he believes in certain ideas and events and, therefore, teaches values. The key issue here is not whether values should be taught, but…

Intended for educators interested in and committed to an information feedback/evaluation system, this 3-part training package contains information pertaining to the Evaluation Service Center for Occupational Education (ESCOE) and what it has to offer by way of behavioral objectives, curriculum improvement, and feedback services. Part 1 contains…

Included are instructional objectives which can be considered for use in a classroom or laboratory. The objectives are followed by measurement items meant to test if a certain objective is accomplished. Means for judging the adequacy of student responses are given. The areas of electronics included in this publication are: Fundamentals, Block…

This report discusses two existing devices for social policy formulation, details their current shortcomings, and reports on modifications designed to improve them as tools for policymakers and institutional planners. The two tools are Delphi -- with its modification, Focus Delphi -- and Cross-Impact Matrix -- with its modification, the…

A course of study concerned with the area of sculpture known as "found art"; i.e., assemblages of common, every day objects into works of art, is presented. Objectives of the course require the student to be able to describe the procedures for found art techniques, define vocabulary concerned with found art, and demonstrate competency in…

The second of four guidebooks for the General Math student is designed to aid in developing computational skills. Topics covered include computation of interest on installment purchasing, discounts, cost of commercial transportation, balancing a budget, and using simple statistical information. A list of general goals for the course and overall…

The third of four guidebooks in a non-sequential course of study for the General Math student, this booklet includes computation on personal income, income tax, and retirement income. General goals and overall strategies are given for the course, then performance objectives for computational skills and for specific topics are listed. A course…

The last of four guidebooks for the General Math student covers installment purchases and small loans, investments, insurance, and cost of housing. Goals and strategies for the course are given; performance objectives for computational skills and for each unit are specified. A course outline, teaching suggestions for each unit, and sample pretests…

The last of four guidebooks in the sequence, this booklet uses UICSM's "stretcher and shrinker" approach in developing place value, and four operations with decimals, conversion between fractions and decimals, and applications to measurement and rate problems. Overall goals, performance objectives for the course, teaching suggestions,…

The third of four guidebooks using UICSM's "stretcher and shrinker" approach, this booklet includes work with the four operations with fractions and mixed numbers, and problems with per cent. Goals for the course, general performance objectives, teaching suggestions, and a suggested time schedule are given. Objectives for each topic are…

This is the second of four guidebooks on developing computational skills using the "stretcher and shrinker" approach developed by UICSM. Approximation, inverses, equations, factoring, and rearrangement are covered. Overall goals for the course, performance objectives, teaching suggestions, and a suggested time schedule are included.…