Presents notion that low science enrollments in high schools are partially related to the severity of grading practices used by science teachers. A model is discussed which assumes that students compare the science grades with grades received in other subjects. Research methodology is suggested. (PS)

Postman's opinions on educational reform in general and the grading system in particular. (SP)

Describes an alternative to the traditional grading system and its relation to student placement in colleges and universities. (AN)

The author enters a plea for educators to use their new-found muscle to effect important curricular and methods changes in their schools. (Editor)

Some ways to make education more relevant to the students of today are presented and discussed in depth. (CK)

It was found that graders who are neat writers are biased by the neatness of an essay, and graders who are messy writers are not influenced by this factor of essay neatness." (Authors)

Fatuous "reasons and real reason are examined as they relate to curriculum and teaching. (Author)

After being trained in writing acceptable laboratory reports for 10 weeks during which all reports produced were graded, ninth grade students in an elective science course were as likely to complete all future reports when they were aware that only a random quarter of the reports would be graded as when all reports continued to be assessed. (AL)

Summarizes a survey of examination procedures for Honours science degrees in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Presents data on the range of grades awarded to a simple set of essay answers when marked by instructors in different universities. (EB)

Argues against emphasis on standard curriculum and makes suggestions for providing basis to increase heterogeneity of high level abilities of college students and for allowing highly talented but selectively developed students to gain appropriate training. (IR)

Students prefer a pass-fail system to letter grading. (IR)