College freshman English teachers and high school sophomore English teachers reported the variables they use in grading; their responses were factor analyzed. Teachers' grading practices varied considerably, and knowledge of practices added to the ability of test scores to predict course grades. (Author/CTM)

The study involving 61 moderately retarded Ss (16-41 years old) was designed to develop a battery of tests that would predict the vocational competency of moderately retarded Ss in a sheltered workshop program. (SBH)

A smoothing model was applied to the transition ratios of the number of university students in successive time periods. Each application was conditional on the department and year of student. The results may be applied to any level of aggregation in the institution. (Author/LBH)

Presents examples of interdisciplinary research since the origin of western science and predicts that future interdisciplinary approaches to epistemological writing will take into account divergent thinking patterns and thereby end the domination by western intellectual imperialism. For journal availability, see SO 506 201. (Author/DB)

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)

A viable method of identifying alternative futures for continuing education is examined using the Delphi technique. The study synthesized information concerning the most important influences that a selected group of experts foresaw as shaping the sructure, programs, clientele, and financing of continuing education for the next two decades. (LBH)

While the constructs of aptitude and achievement, which are defined as genotypic and environmental constructs, are potentially useful in psychological theory and in the development of predictors, the use of these terms for psychological tests is highly misleading. Implications of this position for group differences in aptitude and construct…

Discusses current trends in health and health care, assesses significance of current data, and investigates causes and implications of the data for future health and health care. For journal availability, see SO 506 144. (Author/DB)

Examines the predictive validity of the Scholastic Aptitude Test and high school achievement when predicting college freshmen grades. Results show that females are more predictable than males and the ability to predict college grades from these two variables seems to be decreasing. (Author/DEP)

Results showed that significantly more accurate predictions of academic performance were obtained for lower fear of failure students and for students who perceived their present course grades as more important to their career plans than those who did not. (Author/DEP)

Examines trends within the past 15 years in (1) structural features of American labor organizations, (2) collective bargaining, and (3) methods of legal enactment and political action. Also considers the effects that workers' attitudes and international interactions will have on future policies and structure of American labor organizations.…

A survey of the faculty of a large state-supported university indicated that teachers are very student-centered about grades, assigning the greatest weight to the purpose of pure communication between instructor and students. Second in importance is the predictive function of grades. Problems of innovative techniques are discussed. (LBH)

Since its emergence 15 years ago, futures research has been met with greater acceptance at the university and governmental levels than at the elementary and secondary school levels. Curricula which have incorporated the concept of futurism are described. (Author/MV)

Three steps to aid in educational planning and decision-making are listed: (1) Identify the major future developments--societal, technological and environmental; (2) Obtain forecasts on the probability of occurence of these developments over time; (3) Suggest candidates for specific educational reform measures which seem promising enough for…

To aid in the early identification of potential learning disabled children, the predictive efficiency of three kindergarten measures (a reading readiness test, a reading achievement test, and a teacher rating scale) for 87 children was correlated with first grade achievement. (Author/CL)