Examines the ability of infants to track and anticipate the final orientation of an object. Subjects were infants ranging from an average of four months to eight months old. Three experiments, with the last one as control, were carried out. Concludes that infants show some rudimentary mental rotation from four months of age. (MOK)

Discusses data relating to performance of students on achievement tests. Describes an achievement study, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which follows achievement trends in basic skills, general subject matter, humanities, and fine arts. (Author/DB) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program…