The study concludes that nonstandard examiner behavior of the type studied can increase the scores of some students. Students' percentile ranks and grade equivalent can change solely as a function of examiner behavior. (Author)

The Dallas Public Library and Southern Methodist University have joined forces to aid College-Level Examination Program learning center. (Editor)

The article concludes that adequate screening, and the use of expensive diagnostic procedures (such as medical referral) only for children who have failed a screening test, will result in the most effective use of school health time and funds. (Author)

Report of a new, first-year, French-language course at the University of Keele, England. (DS)

This article defines four types of student evaluation: placement, formative, diagnostic, and summative, and indicates the multiplicity of evaluative roles and techniques applicable to evaluating students. We must conceive of evaluation as involving a much broader role than simply grading student achievement at the end of instruction. (Author)

Presents case for establishment of an orientation course to help new student in search for self realization and motivation. (CJ)

Many college teachers are opposed to true-false tests because they feel that such tests do not reflect the extent and depth of a student's knowledge and understanding of his subject. However, true-false tests, properly constructed, can be extremely valuable instruments in measuring academic achievement. (CK)

Results of a study of 707 students show that all disadvantaged children do not necessarily have negative self concepts. In fact, they show just the opposite at the elementary school level; however, self concept diminishes for both disadvantaged and advantaged students at the secondary school level. (NH)

Student lists unfair testing, grading, guidance and waste of talent, ability and hope as problems throughout the educational system. (IR)

A fictional account of the grading practices of a high school faculty. (MF)