Sociogenic brain damage is a condition produced by impoverished social environments. It is related in this paper to the question of what IQ tests really measure. (DM)

Objectives of this study were to attempt to classify preschool children on conceptual tempo, to investigate a relationship between conceptual tempo and ability to inhibit movement, and to investigate the relationship of intelligence to both dimensions. (Authors)

Initial standing in language, reading, intelligence, socioeconomic status, and sex differences did not predict writing ability of third grade children any more accurately for structured than for nonstructured teaching methods, although children who did not spell or read as well as others were able to produce more volume in their writing when…

After giving examples of incorrect questioning techniques and illogical thinking, Bhatt calls for more rigorous training in logical analysis for those involved in educational testing and measurement. (SP)

Child development literature suggests that the child is neither merely a victim of his biological nature nor of his environmental history. Educational programs should, therefore, be built on the concept of a dynamically active learner constantly interacting with his environment. (Author/JF)

Article drawn from a longer report "The Little Black Schoolhouse, to be published in book form in 1970. Study aimed at determining how a school in a poor area functions, with emphasis on how it aids and facilitates successful pupils, and on the schooling process for their average and failing peers. Recommends heterogeneous grouping. (RJ)

Reviews a definition of intelligence consonant with research findings and current as well as previous conceptions which opens the way to a theoretical and clinically applicable conception. Reprints available from author, Psychology Department, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. (Author/EK)

Commonality in culture, environment, home influences, does not produce commonality in intelligence. Suggestion offered that genetics may be overriding faction. (Author)

The Suzuki method for teaching music to children is presented. (CK)

Firstborns were characterized by higher IQ scores than later borns; family size was not related to measures used. A Birth Order X Family Size interaction was found for a measure of scholastic aptitude and measures of scholastic achievement. Interaction was a function of differentiation between firstborns and later borns with increasing family…

The public school serves as an example of institutional racism which allows a cycle to come into effect: the institution says you are inferior, the individual is judged to be inferior, and the individual finally becomes inferior. (Author/MB)