This study examined the relationship between direct (essay) and indirect (objective) assessment of writing skills using 320 college students in remedial courses as subjects. Correlations and results of factor analysis are discussed. (MT)

Surveys of college faculty members' current use of objective tests indicated that most respondents (N=38) did not use state-of-the-art procedures associated with construction and analysis of objective tests. Many were unfamiliar with basic testing terms and tools and did not understand the meanings of the terms and tools. (SM)

Results are reported from a survey of junior high mathematics teachers' (N=146) critical thinking beliefs. The study addressed two questions: Where do teachers stand regarding the teaching of critical thinking skills? and What teaching practices characterize a "belief in critical thinking" versus its opposite view? (IAH)

Examined the relationship between parents' educational expectations for their adolescents and adolescents' expectations, using data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988, specifically the 1992-1994 panel samples. Participants were high school seniors in 1992. Results indicated that fathers and mothers equally influenced…

The need to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of school media programs is addressed. Media programs must prove that they contribute to a school's instructional program and to student learning. Cost estimates for establishing and operating a program are given, and research needs are discussed. (PP)

Examined the relationship between perceived multiculturalism of schools, ease of learning, academic achievement, and intent to stay in school among eighth and eleventh graders. Surveys of Mexican-American and European-American students indicated that Mexican-American students who considered their environment multicultural also perceived that…

Evaluated the influence of three testing conditions on college students' ratings of instruction, along with relationships between ratings and amount learned. Students rated instruction lowest immediately after taking the posttest. Correlations between learning and instructional ratings were low. Agreement between perceived amount learned and…

The influence of selected science class attitudes and image of the science teacher on cognitive and affective outcomes was studied. Results and implications for science teachers are offered. (DF)

Acknowledged experts described what they believed the content and educational outcomes of sex education programs in the schools should be. Exemplary programs, selected on the basis of their views, are identified and discussed. In addition, student and teacher response to one program is analyzed. (PP)

Describes the developmental process of the Dallas Independent School District Chapter 1 portfolio assessment and compares the portfolio results to the standardized measures available within the district. Concludes that there are two different types of portfolios based on the purpose intended, accountability or instructional improvement. (SM)

Two studies analyzed structure and content of teachers' theories of intelligence, noting relationships between theories and educational goals. Teachers provided lists of behaviors characterizing intelligent persons. Other teachers rated characteristics and educational goals using those behaviors. Teachers based intelligence on conceptual thinking…