Composed of data submitted by a variety of experts in the field, this book provides an introduction to air pollution control. It contains the proceedings of the American Chemical Society Symposium on Determination of Air Quality held in Los Angeles, California, April 1-2, 1971. Contributions from chemists, physicians, engineers, administrators,…

The stability of various item discrimination indices when a particular item assumes membership within different sets of items was investigated. Results suggest that when item discrimination is used as a significant factor in determing which items from several forms will be selected for inclusion in a test, the actual items selected are less a…

The use of narrative test reports overcomes the major barrier to understanding reports, understanding the language that is used. Early attempts to utilize the computer in generating narrative reports include: (1) Teaching Information Processing System (TIPS), involving periodic collection of information from students regarding courses, which is…

This report summarizes research activities of the State Research Coordinating Units during the second half of the 1972 fiscal year and includes a final analysis of the entire fiscal year. The purpose of the report is to facilitate exchange of information and reduce duplication of effort among the states by providing awareness of the research and…

A three-day conference on articulation was held with 35 teachers from 7 high schools and New River Community College. Five committees were formed--Business, English, Guidance, Math and Science, and Occupational--to consider problems and seek solutions. Each committee identified numerous problems that could be solved through articulation. Many…

This semiannual report summarizes research activities of the State Research Coordinating Units conducted under Section 131(b) of the Vocational Education Amendments of 1968 during the first half of fiscal year 1972. The purpose of the report is to facilitate exchange of information and reduce duplication of effort among the states by providing…

The progress of adult literacy in United Nations member states from 1969 to 1971 is the subject of this report. Based largely upon replies to a questionnaire sent to governmental and nongovernmental groups, the report describes trends in literacy development using selected programs as examples. Problems to be overcome if reduction of illiteracy is…

The results of the National Work Conference on Goals of Adult Basic Education in Corrections are presented in this monograph. The conference met in an attempt to determine national goals for adult basic education in corrections. This publication contains the conference's program, papers offered, theme presentations, and the preview of a model…

This is an annual report of activities of the Council of Cultural Cooperation (CCC). Summaries are given of conferences on the following topics: organization of education; curricula, content, and subjects; teacher training; examinations and assessment; educational technology; research activities; equivalence and mobility; documentation and…

This document contains highlights from a 1-day conference designed to foster research in vocational-technical education and related fields. The following major presentations served to stimulate the attainment of the conference's objective: (1) "The Redirection of Educational Research in Vocational-Technical Education" by D. Bob Gowin, which…

The Commission on the Future of Wellesley College was established because of problems created out of changes in social and educational patterns that have come with the second half of the 20th Century. In the fall of 1969 the Commission discussed 5 possible directions for the future of the institution as a whole: (1) to continue with the present…

Higher education has expanded to the point where the supply of educated manpower far outnumbers the demand. In answer to this problem, several task forces, committees and commissions have been appointed to examine the problems, issues and trends in higher education and to make recommendations that could serve the formulation of more meaningful…

Presented in the present document is a report of the 1971 annual meeting of Association of Urban Universities. In addition to reports of various committees of the Association, a history of the Association is presented and addresses by Dr. David Brown of Miami University (Ohio) and Peter B. Muirhead of the Office of Education. Brown's talk…

The relation between type of label and perception of faces was assessed. Sixty-four second and sixth grade Ss were randomly assigned to four experimental conditions in which various kinds of labeling training were associated with four purple and green smiling and frowning faces. Ss then judged the similarity of pairs of the faces. Results revealed…

The National Education Task Force De La Raza uses lay and professional people of Mexican descent to provide role models and motivate students and teachers toward self-development and community service. Its major objectives are to: (1) prepare its members as educational catalysts and consultants; (2) assist in identifying, recruiting, and training…