The field independent/field dependent tendencies of one-hundred and forty-three (143) Mexican American pupils in two rural, South Texas high schools was assessed. Teachers were given training in the educational implications of cognitive style on the learning process, and training to operate a classroom model designed to accommodate a specific…

The second in a series concerning some implications of learners' cognitive style for the development of reading competence, this paper explores the relationships between cognitive style and reading achievement, with attention to such factors as the stability and flexibility of cognitive style functions. The paper discusses J. E. Hill's concept of…

When two different forms of a particular test are given to different groups of candidates, it is often necessary to make the test results for the two tests or groups as comparable as possible; the statistical process used for this purpose is termed equating. Two different methods of equating Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Advanced Tests were…

An overview is presented of the procedure for offering jobs in the Air Force Procurement Management Information System (PROMIS), an assignment system which makes possible the use of human resources research findings to improve individual personnel assignments. A general framework for viewing personnel assignment systems is presented; then job…

The first step in implementing an intensive language program is a publicity campaign to arouse student interest. The second step involves the employment of some device for pre-enrollment screening. Among screening methods, objective measurements of aptitude or ability have proven useful in the selection process. In addition, objective means of…

A general procedure is presented for generating code values for a qualitative variable in multiple linear regression analyses that result in directly interpretable estimates of interest. The basic approach, in viewing ANOVA as a multiple regression problem, is to derive quantitative code values for the various levels of the qualitative ANOVA…

Research on the interaction of keyword treatment with materials or student characteristics in learning foreign languages was reviewed. Most of the studies implied that foreign language vocabulary learning was related to verbal, not visual-spatial ability or elaboration, conditions, and that student-generated keywords were more effective than…

Seven commercially available work evaluation systems are compared using a standardized outline: development, organization, work evaluation process, administration, scoring and norms, observation of clients, reporting utility, training in the system, technical considerations, reviewer's summary and comments, address, cost, and references. There are…

Four commercially available work evaluation systems are compared using a standardized outline: development, organization, work evaluation process, administration, scoring and norms, observation of clients, reporting utility, training in the system, technical considerations, reviewer's summary and comments, address, cost, and references. There are…

This research addressed the relationship of alternative social class measures (based on occupation) for elementary attendance areas in Kansas City, Missouri, with the median achievement of sixth graders on standardized tests. Correlation, regression, and multivariate analyses were used to study the relationships between school achievement and…

RESULTS ARE REPORTED FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF APPROXIMATELY 1,600 STUDENTS SEEKING TO TRANSFER IN 1964 FROM SEVEN PUBLIC AND EIGHT PRIVATE JUNIOR COLLEGES. WHILE A 2-YEAR PATTERN OF EDUCATION IS MOST COMMON, ONE-THIRD OF THE STUDENTS SURVEYED ARE SEEKING EARLIER TRANSFER. OVER 90 PERCENT PROPOSE TO TRANSFER TO A SENIOR PUBLIC…

DURING A SERIES OF VISITS TO A SELECTED SAMPLE OF 63 JUNIOR COLLEGES, DISCUSSIONS WERE HELD WITH STAFF MEMBERS CONCERNING TESTING PRACTICES, PROBLEMS, AND NEEDS. DATA ON THE KINDS OF STANDARDIZED TESTS USED, THE PURPOSES OF USING EACH KIND OF TEST, THE SPECIFIC TESTS USED, TESTING NEEDS AND PROBLEMS, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD TESTING ARE SUMMARIZED IN…

ELEVEN RESEARCH PROJECTS DEALT IN SOME WAY WITH AN ASPECT OF EDUCATION FOR THE ACADEMICALLY TALENTED STUDENT. AMONG THOSE DISCUSSED AND EVALUATED ARE--(1) THE SOCIAL RELATIONS OF GIFTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN REGULAR AND ABILITY-GROUPED CLASSES, (2) THE FREQUENCY OF ACADEMIC UNDERACHIEVEMENT AMONG PUPILS WHO DISPLAY HIGH SCHOLASTIC…

THE NEW ROCHELLE TALENT SEARCH PROJECT ATTEMPTED TO INVOLVE PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN A FAMILY COUNSELING PROGRAM IN ORDER TO STIMULATE MOTIVATION FOR IMPROVED SCHOOL PERFORMANCE AND IMPROVED PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE. THE REPORT SUMMARIZES 6 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EXPERIMENTATION, AND STUDY, AND IS A COMPILATION OF THE FINDINGS OF SIX DIFFERENT…

This document is designed to assist school personnel in the planning, development, and implementation of vocational assessment approaches for special needs students. The intended audience includes administrators, coordinators, counsellors, or teachers who are interested in designing vocational assessment procedures which maximize the use of…