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Pryor, Ruth – Use of English, 1985
Discusses flaws in the procedures for the marking of 'A' Level papers by examiners. (DF)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, English Instruction, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Spraggs, Gillian – Use of English, 1985
Reviews "Marking A Level English Literature" by P.A. Lapworth, which is intended as a clarification for teachers of the basis on which candidates' papers are assessed by the Joint Matriculation Board examiners at 'A' Level. (DF)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, English Instruction, English Literature, Evaluation Criteria

Kaplan, Barbara J.; Plake, Barbara S. – Educational Studies, 1981
Eighty-six college students (51 female) were tested on their ability to perform seven kinds of formal mathematical operations. An analysis of data indicated a strong positive relationship between male sex-role orientation and biological sex and cognitive development levels. (AM)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, College Mathematics

Daniel, Patricia – System, 1986
Suggests that the use in English language teaching of visual media is based on insufficient analysis of the properties of visual formats, the skills demanded in using them, and the existing literacy of the students. The design and implementation of the appended Visual Information Test are described. (Author/SED)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Cognitive Style, Diagnostic Tests, English (Second Language)
Wishart, Elizabeth; Smith, J. Lea – Australian Journal of Reading, 1983
Uses data from high ability students in two comprehensive schools in Britain to show that the use of logical connectives in history texts can be a stumbling block to comprehension. Compares these findings to those generated in Australia. (FL)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Cohesion (Written Composition), Comparative Analysis, Content Area Reading
Gomes da Costa, B.; And Others – 1975
This report presents the findings of a survey carried out in 1970 on nearly 200 degree students in England and Wales studying German as their main subject. The objectives of the survey were to: (1) determine the ranges of language proficiency attained by British graduates in German at various universities and other colleges; (2) interpret these…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, College Language Programs, College Students, Degrees (Academic)

Kerry, Trevor – Westminster Studies in Education, 1993
Presents three hypotheses about education: (1) equal opportunity in education is largely a myth; (2) students are often exploited for noneducational ends; and (3) ability is often discriminated against in schooling and life. Discusses each hypothesis and presents supportive arguments. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Access to Education, Continuing Education, Educational Equity (Finance)