A sample of 266 eleventh-grade students were used in this research project. The findings imply that particular emphasis should be placed on practice in formula derivation. Other activities related to verbal computational problem-solving ability should be reserved for home assignment. (MP)

Explores the needs of gifted students in the public schools and describes special programs devised by parents and educators to give gifted students the extra attention and stimulation they are unable to get in the classroom. (DB)

"The central issue ought to be the development of curricula suited to the differing needs of people of differing abilities". Authors offer a proposal which would allow local authorities to introduce selection at 14. (Editor)

Takes a look at the need for students to have multivariant problem solving abilities in order to meet the monumental changes happening in society and the world. (RK)

Twenty hyperactive 6- to 9-year-old children of normal intelligence were studied in a half-day laboratory classroom in a double-blind condition in which half the Ss were placed on Ritalin and half on placebo. (Author/CL)

A simple-structure factor analysis of test data from 149 sixth-grade children in Norway was conducted. Broad factors were interpreted to represent Visualization, Speediness, and Fluency, as well as Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence. The results are discussed in relation to the Cattell-Horn theory of intelligence. (Author/JAC)

Individual items within the Knower Speech Experience Inventory were studied to discover what specific communication-related experiences distinguish effective from poor public speakers in a basic college level speech communication course. Results showed that 30 of the 48 items successfully discriminated among groups of speakers. (JF)

Discusses mathematical retardation as a construct and examines the possible contributions of emotional factors, socioeconomic factors, poor teaching, cognitive factors, and sex difference to low achievement in mathematics. (JB)

A new multiple abilities battery, the Comprehensive Ability Battery, is described, and the results of five criterion-related validity studies using eleven tests of the battery are reported. (Author/JKS)

Failure to become involved in the critical issues of our times is viewed as a critical malpractice for all ages of students. Discusses some promising practices designed to help students to see social problems from a world perspective and to help them relate to their own social and political world. (Author/RK)

Considers perceived trends of lesser ability students entering introductory chemistry courses. (SL)

The difference between accepted and enrolling students was modeled over a 30-week period using total number of students accepted, mean composite SAT scores, and mean high school quarter rank. The enrollment yield and academic ability difference functions were collectively modeled for the university and separately for each academic college.…

The author discusses issues in the development of admissions tests by home study schools. He covers the construction of tests, emphasizing (1) consistency, (2) validity, and (3) normative data sampling. (CH)

Examined the effects of separate answer sheets on the California Achievement Test scores of third, fourth, and fifth graders. Students recorded their answers on their test booklets, separate answer sheets, or separate answer sheets after being trained in the use of separate answer sheets. Found no response mode treatment effect and no evidence of…

An approximation procedure is proposed for the posterior means and standard deviation of the ability parameter in an item response model. The method is illustrated for the two-parameter logistic model using data from a 39-item American College Testing mathematics test. The effect of sample size is considered. (SLD)