The purpose of this study was to collect the necessary descriptive information which would enable educators to determine the extent to which the Duluth individualized-contract program was successful in implementing the individualization of instruction concept. Data was collected on students in fifth and sixth grades, both from the experimental…

This study investigated whether or not there is a difference in the academic achievement level maintained by a student after a transition has been made from a self-contained classroom to an open classroom. The sample included all the population in a fifth grade open classroom. The experimental group were from a fourth grade self-contained…

The Anchor Test Study provides a method for translating a pupil's score on any one of eight widely used standardized reading tests for Grades 4, 5, and 6 to a corresponding score on any of the other seven tests, as well as furnishing new nationally representative norms for each of the eight tests. In addition, the Study presents new estimates of…

Conformity to Standard English, ethnic background, socioeconomic status (SES), and modes of presentation were investigated to determine the influence of these four factors on reading comprehension among fifth graders. Homogeneous groups within four experimental categories were formulated: middle SES white students, low SES white students, middle…

In April 1971 the Ontario Educational Communications Authority evaluated its simulation game "Operation Moonvigil", an action and reflection process for students in grades five through nine, designed to allow them to discover how and why institutions come into being and interact with individuals. Questionnaires were distributed, student…

The study was undertaken to compare the achievement of a group of fifth grade students studying anthropology from a programed text, designed by the investigator, with a group of fifth grade students being taught by means of traditional classroom material prepared by the Anthropology Curriculum Project of the University of Georgia. Post-treatment…

In this study, three programs of elementary school spelling instruction were compared to determine which of the programs produced student achievement and favorable attitudes and whether the effects of the several programs differed for pupils in different I.Q. ranges. About 495 fifth grade children were randomly assigned to three treatment groups…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Art. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material includes messages for the art teacher and classroom teacher, hints for new teachers, charts showing progressive skill levels and awareness and skill, a work sheet for long range planning, a suggested outline for an art lesson plan, and…

This study was conducted in an attempt to analyze selected aspects of the social milieu surrounding elementary school children. The relationship between the two techniques used in measuring this social environment was also of interest. Fourth and fifth grade students' affective reactions to the following stimuli on both techniques formed the data…

GRADE OR AGES: K-7. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical education. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide is in five parts: 1) "The Place of Physical Education in the Elementary School"; 2) "Developing the Physical Education Offering"; 3) "Analysis of Skills"; 4) "Physical Education Activities"; and 5) "Related and Supplementary Materials." The…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades K-7. SUBJECT MATTER: Mathematics. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The main section of the guide entitled "Mathematical Strands with Teaching Suggestions" has the following subsections: 1) sets and numbers, 2) numeration, 3) operations on whole numbers, 4) rational numbers, 5) geometry, and 6) measurement. Other…

GRADES OR AGES: Grades K-7. SUBJECT MATTER: Elementary school economics. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide has a preliminary chapter on economic understandings and a chapter for each grade. Each chapter has eight subdivisions: 1) natural resources, 2) human resources; 3) production of goods and services, 4) distribution of goods and…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Art. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide, which is intended as a basic sequential program, has three main sections: 1) Kaleidoscope, described as a frame of reference for creative experiences and outlining the aims of the program, types of art experiences, art appreciation, and guidelines for the…

The ten goals of quality education formulated as the basis for the assessment program of the Pennsylvanis Department of Education are presented in detail. This section of Phase II of the Pennsylvania Plan (see TM 000 608) is intended to provide school district personnel with a rationale for measurement within each goal area and a summary of the…

GRADES OR AGES: K-6. SUBJECT MATTER: Mathematics. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The introductory material describes the philosophy behind the guide, its purpose, and the way it should be used, and also contains a set of graphs which provide a quick overview of the scope and sequence. The main body of the guide is arranged by grade level in…