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Senese, Donald J. – 1983
Several factors have been involved in elevating education as a prime issue of national concern. One such factor has been the advent of new technologies; another has been the report by the National Commission on Excellence which found a steady decline in Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, an increase in adult illiteracy, selection of nonrigorous…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Selection (Students), Education Courses
Wall, Charles R. – InCider, 1987
Discusses some of the myths surrounding grading on the curve. Provides a simple explanation of such statistical terms as histograms, relative frequency, normal distribution, mean, and standard deviation. Describes how to restructure the curve, including the program listing for a computer program that will assist the teacher. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis
Senese, Donald J. – 1983
Several factors have been involved in elevating education as a prime issue of national concern. One such factor has been the advent of new technologies; another has been the report by the National Commission on Excellence which found a steady decline in Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores, an increase in adult illiteracy, selection of nonrigorous…
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Course Selection (Students), Education Courses