Teachers can discover students' means of dealing with spelling as a problem through investigations of their error detection and correction skills. Approaches for measuring sensitivity and bias are described, as are means of developing appropriate instructional activities. (CL)

The clinical interview can be a useful individualized assessment and remedial tool for students with difficulties in arithmetic. To use it effectively, the examiner must establish rapport with the student, discover his metacognitive strategies, and determine the student's optimum ability level. (JDD)