Education leaders across the country confront a growing challenge: too many students are not college ready when they leave high school. Although indicators exist to identify students at risk of dropping out of high school, few indicators of students' college readiness are currently in place, and few districts have linked indicators to practices…

Listed are metric and other units and symbols used in the energy field. It can be used to aid in solving problems such as correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization of such units and symbols. There are no conversion tables or formulas. Also included are suggestions about modifying symbols for use in data processing systems that lack the…

Arguments against conversion to the metric system of measurement are based on the contention that it is poorly suited to recent developments in science and technology. (MP)

Some positive aspects of a metric changeover are discussed in the areas of industry, education, and consumer economics. (MP)

This booklet, designed to help the consumer prepare for the change to the metric system, discusses the following related topics: simplicity and universality of the metric system, weather, shopping, textiles, cooking, and driving. (MP)

The economic and social impact that metric conversion would have upon the American way of life is the topic of this General Accounting Office report. (MP)

Arguments given against switching to the metric system include: the metric system is foreign; only scientists need the metric system; and who needs systems of measurement, anyway? (MP)

This discussion of metric sizes of consumer goods covers topics such as: federal, state, and local laws; converting package size; and consumer education. (MP)

A diagnostic test of metric measurement skills was administered to 283 summer Vestibule Program students in 1978 at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Results of the testing showed that most of the deaf students lacked an understanding of the information needed for metric living. (Author)

The question of whether the United States' measurement system should be changed is still unresolved. This General Accounting Office (GAO) report provides information on metrication and the issues involved. The results of GAO's work is summarized in an Executive Summary. The report contains recommendations to the United States Metric Board and the…

This General Accounting Office (GAO) document is a summary of a GAO report that discusses: (1) the implications if the United States converts to the metric system of weights and measures; and (2) the conversion experiences of other countries. Topics covered include national policy, impact on industry and the public, benefits, advantages,…

This report was prepared by the United States Metric Association (USMA) to present supportive evidence on the desirability of using the international English language spelling, metre, for the International System of Units (SI) unit of length, and litre for the common metric unit of volume. It contains a statement by the USMA, some background…

Covering all grade levels, this bibliography has been compiled to serve as a guide to school districts considering the purchase of instructional materials on the metric system. The materials are listed alphabetically by type in the following order: charts, films, filmstrips, games, kits, posters, recordings, slides, transparencies, miscellaneous…

These teacher's materials are for a 19-unit competency-based course on entry-level motorcycle mechanics at the secondary and postsecondary levels. The 19 units are: (1) introduction to motorcycle repair; (2) general safety; (3) tools and equipment; (4) metric measurements; (5) fasteners; (6) service department operations; (7) motorcycle engines;…

Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan conducts monthly workshops on the metric system as part of its community education programs. The goals, instructional approaches, and content of these workshops are described. (SD)