Summarizes a speech delivered at the opening session of the 1972 National Business Education Association Convention. (JS)

An unusual high school in Oregon is described. (CK)

Offers suggestions on responding to and grading student writing. (AEA)

A method for computer grading pharmaceutical calculations exams in which students convert their answers into scientific notation and enter their solutions onto a mark sense form is described. A table is generated and then posted listing student identification numbers, exam grades, and which problems were missed. (Author/MLW)

A study examined the likelihood that the oral examination's outcome would be the same regardless of which four of the approximately 100 examiners made up the examining team. Reliability was found to be high, but further steps are being taken to increase it. (Author/MSE)

Candidates taking University of London Advanced Level Biology Examination submit their practical/field-work notebooks for assessment (contributing 10 percent to final grade). Describes research undertaken during the first operation examination, reviewing assessment method and analyzing and discussing moderation techniques. Indicates assessment and…

Three studies that investigate the effect of information on teachers' stereotypic perceptions and on their evaluations and expectations of students are reported. The results of the studies indicate that teachers differentially evaluate individuals on the basis of cues of sex or ethnic origin. (Author/PN)