Asserts that the attainment of bilingualism is not the only valid objective for second language learning, and suggests that factors such as student attitude, needs and aptitude may be more important for learning success than the teacher's skill or the methods he employs. (FB)

Indicates that under- and overachievement is related primarily to teaching and educational methods, and is independent of the subject matter area. (DS)

A chart illustrating features of the program at Gonzales (California) High School and a list of basic language skills required for graduation are included. (RD)

Ratings on the "Personality Description Form by roommates and students next door related positively to grades earned by roommates of Ss regardless of aptitude indicating universality of helping qualities. (CJ)

Paper was presented at the American Personnel and Guidance Association Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30--April 3, 1969.

A framework for vocational assessment that matches handicapped students, curriculum, and training environment is described. The assessment approach is described in regard to screening, educational placement, evaluation of student achievement prior to placement in the curriculum, and assessment of individual progress, and program evaluation. (SEW)

Work sample aptitude test items and questionnaire items on past and predicted grades each contributed to the predictive efficiency of the Orleans-Hanna Algebra Prognosis Test in forecasting algebra grades for 2,684 eighth grade students. (Author/PN)

Examines whether significant differences existed between the semantic, syntactic, and paragraph reading abilities of learning/reading disordered and normally achieving elementary school students. (FL)

Discusses student communication in a second language in terms of comprehensibility, irritation, acceptability, communicative strategies, the personality of the second-language speaker, and the differences in perception of the communication by native speakers and nonnative speakers, who are teachers of the language. Recommendations for classroom…