In November, 1971, the 106 Years 4 and 5 pupils of Area C at MacCorkindale School were assigned to two groups--2/3 stayed in the open area and the remainder were moved into a self-contained room within the Area where they could have more structure and direction. This study includes a comparison of Area C pupils with a control group and an evaluation of the alternative programs within Area C. The self-esteem of Area C pupils was higher than that of pupils in a control group. On the School Sentiment Index, Area C pupils had a more positive attitude toward learning than did pupils in the control group. The attitudes toward school of the open area pupils were more positive than those in the self-contained room on all the concepts except learning. Pupils in the open area had higher reading scores than pupils in the self-contained room, but their growth rates in reading were very similar. The features of Area C liked most by the pupils were the teachers, the free periods, and the freedom generally. The least-liked aspects were the noise and untidiness. The alternate arrangements in Area C appear to be providing for the differing needs of children and they are being well received by the pupils and their parents. (For related document, see TM 002 762.) (Author/KM)