Discusses working implementations of artificial intelligence systems for chemical laboratory applications. They include expert systems for liquid chromatography, spectral analysis, instrument control of a totally computerized triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer, and the determination of the mineral constituents of a rock sample given the powder…

The authors' reply to Thompson and Brassards's comments (TM 508 778) about their review of the Woodcock Johnson Psycho-Educational Battery (WJPEB) is presented. Issues addressed include different standardization procedures for the WJPEB and WISC-R; the ability versus achievement nature of the WJTCA; and the mean score discrepancy between the…

The viability of utilizing the Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD) and related mediational procedures was explored for use with a deaf child. This instrument might be utilized to provide comprehensive assessment information leading to a reclassification of intelligence level and to specific and prescriptive educational recommendations for…

The role of the school psychologist in the U.S. Virgin Islands is that of psychometrician primarily. The critical school problems in the Virgin Islands are similar to those of other multilingual/multicultural societies. Underfunding and understaffing provide little opportunity for school psychologists to function as therapists. (BW)

There exists a social and educational bias against "practical" activities, and a corresponding snobbery that values theoretical, mainly linguistic intelligence. These misconceptions derive from a misunderstanding of Aristotelian ideas regarding creativity and rationality. (GC)

Tested the effectiveness of the Stanford Binet Intelligence Test and the Bayley Scales of Infant Development in assessing the development of 30 preschool children. Demonstrated that encountering children ages 18-23 months whose performance is not scorable by standard methods for either test is a relatively frequent occurrence. (JAC)

A social studies and science program, called Decision Making Man, for gifted students has been developed at Dunham Junior High School in St. Charles, Illinois. Its objective is to help students expand their awareness of the social implications of the applied natural sciences. (Author/RK)

Scatter on the five specific scales in the McCarthy was examined to explore the types of ability profiles exhibited by normal children. Contrary to the common stereotype of "flat" profiles, normal children aged 2-1/2 to 8-1/2 years evidenced much variability in their performance on the various cognitive and motor dimensions. (Author)

This book is intended to show children how to put Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) into practice in their own lives. An introductory chapter discusses the nature of intelligence and introduces Gardner's theory and eight types of intelligences. Then a chapter is given to each of the eight intelligences: (1) "Word…

this publication is the second in the Research-Based Practices in Early Reading Series published by the Regional Educational Laboratory at Pacific Resources for Education and Learning. Of the many compelling reasons for providing students with instruction to build vocabulary, none is more important than the contribution of vocabulary knowledge…

Experimenter bias effects were experimentally manipulated in a sample of 97 school psychologists scoring 3 subscales (Similarity, Vocabulary, and Comprehension) of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Third Edition (WISC-III). First year (n=29), interns (n=42), and experienced (n=26) psychologists were randomly assigned to either a bias or…

A curriculum map for a year-long, fifth-grade, multidisciplinary project takes a performance view of understanding from Harvard University Project Zero's Research Center. Throughout the project and in each assessment of understanding, learners show what they know about human evolution. This guide to deep disciplinary understanding of the big idea…

The intention of this study is to broaden the knowledge base of HRD through the investigation of the relationships between emotional intelligence, and leadership style. This study was conducted using a correlational research design. Two surveys were administered: The MSCEIT (Mayer, Salovey, & Caruso, 2002) and the MLQ5x (Bass & Avolio, 2000) to…

This book offers teachers a toolbox for discovering the innate strengths and talents and the unique learning styles of each student. Drawing from Howard Gardner's work on multiple intelligences, the book offers more than a dozen activities specifically tailored to each of the eight multiple intelligences: verbal/linguistic, mathematical/logical,…

This book provides K-12 teachers with a series of lessons that promote the development of students' analytical, creative, and practical thinking skills. It is based on the theory of successful intelligence, which suggests that successful people use all three skills to achieve success. The book supplies educators with theories, techniques, lessons,…