It is taken for granted that doing research means collecting and processing data in ways that allow researchers to report in print. The use of visual rather than literary media for conducting and reporting research is discussed. (RM)

Reports on a Kansas school district that developed an annual report for its schools similar to a corporation annual report to stockholders. Provides a set of guidelines for developing such a report. (MD)

Discusses design and evaluation issues relating to computer managed instruction (CMI). Major functions described include establishing identification database, processing performance data, report formulation, and utility functions. Evaluation issues discussed include customized versus generic CMI, user-friendliness, documentation, data entry…

In a keynote address, the speaker discussed the findings and recommendations in the report of the National Commission for Student Financial Assistance, issued December 1983. (PD)

Given are guidelines, supported by both research and practice, that may aid in providing remediation for low-achieving students. (MNS)

Provides a sample of the type of practical teaching behaviors that have emerged from the current research on teaching. (JOW)

Recognizes and praises the research of Margaret Donaldson for what it reveals about children's thinking and highlights three central contributions of her work to the understanding of children's language learning. (HOD)

Data processing methods applicable to the small college bookstore are reviewed, including a proposal for creating more meaningful reports. When used properly, the reports yield much information that the manager can use to decrease operating expenses and increase sales. (LBH)

The National Foundation for Educational Research report, Primary French in the Balance, was published fifteen months ago. How valid were its conclusions? How much influence has it had on primary schools? Author suggested that there are serious shortcomings in the report. (Editor/RK)

Summarizes seven papers presented at the Fourth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education that dealt with the use of non-computer visual aids in teaching chemistry, including slides and molecular models. (MLH)

Describes a conference concerning the teaching of physics for those who make use of physics in other disciplines. An appendix describes reports prepared during the conference by working groups formed to consider the problems of relating physics to various specific disciplines. (Author/MLH)

This technical report documents the procedures used to collect and summarize data from the 2000 High School Transcript Study (HSTS 2000). Chapters in the report detail the sampling of schools and students (chapters 2 and 3), data collection procedures (chapter 4), data processing procedures (chapter 5), and weighting procedures (chapter 6).…

This annual report, in its eighth edition, found that after several years of growth, the EMO (Education Management Organization) industry appears to be entering a period of reconfiguration. In this year's "Profiles", the number of companies listed and the number of schools they manage are down slightly; student enrollment in EMO-managed…

The Annual Report is a critical document in charter school accountability; it is intended to be a clear, concise report regarding school performance and its success in meeting Accountability Plan goals. The formatting for each school's report may be unique; however, there are required elements set forth in this document that must be included in…

ARL is the bimonthly report on research library issues and actions from ARL (Association of Research Libraries), CNI (Coalition of Networked Information), and SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). ARL reports on current issues of interest to academic and research library administrators, staff, and users; higher education…