Compares a self-paced laboratory to a conventional laboratory; the students in the self-paced group achieved significantly higher grades and were enthusiastic about the format. (MLH)

Summarizes findings of 24 studies in which attempts were made to correlate achievement in college chemistry to many variables. A list of the most promising factors is provided. However, the author found no conclusive predictors in reviewing the research. (CP)

Discusses various types of M.S. programs in chemistry and provides statistics on salaries and types of jobs offered to chemists with M.S. degrees. (MLH)

High school chemistry students were grouped according to their scores on a divergent thinking test into either a homogeneous or heterogeneous group. Concluded that following an instructional film, there was more verbal interaction in the homogeneous group. (MLH)

Six short papers are presented on analytical chemistry in an integrated laboratory sequence, analytical chemistry at a junior college, the sophomore level analytical laboratory, the analytical textbook situation, and graduate level analytical chemistry. (BB)

A discussion is presented on the role of secondary teachers in public schools, followed by a sequence for teaching oxidation-reduction in secondary school chemistry courses. (BB)

Describes the Learning Systems Approach used in a large multisection general chemistry program at Texas A&M University. The use of learning objectives, alternative learning resources, positive-attitude factors, future-oriented course content and student evaluation and performance are also included. (HM)

Eleven papers are reported on which discuss teaching techniques related to the teaching of chemistry of the high school and college levels. (BB)

The use, role, training, and effectiveness of undergraduate and graduate TAs were discussed. (BB)

Presents a literature review of the nature and analysis of chemical species in water, covering publications of 1976-77. This review is concerned with inorganics, and it covers: (1) electrochemical analysis; (2) spectroscopy; (3) neutron activation, radiochemical analysis, and isotope dilution. A list of 262 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of the nature and analysis of chemical species in water, covering publications of 1967-77. This review is concerned with water characteristics. A list of 49 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents water analysis literature for 1978. This review is concerned with organics, and it covers: (1) detergents and surfactants; (2) aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons; (3) pesticides and chlorinated hydrocarbons; and (4) naturally occurring organics. A list of 208 references is also presented. (HM)

This purpose of this article is to explain, in simple terms, the difficulty students have in a British sixthform course in proceeding from X-ray photograph to molecular structure. (HM)

Describes a simple method for establishing the end point in a volumetric analysis that will save time, and reduce both the titration error and the required amount of reagents. (GA)

For teachers in search of an easily obtainable, readily dissectable, and unique living specimen to arouse the interest of their students and illustrate important biological principles, lichens are the perfect selection. Background information and experiments on lichen anatomy, physiology, and chemistry are given. An appendix gives culture media.…