Maintains that there are topics of thermodynamics and organic chemistry in Nuffield A-level chemistry program which should be reviewed critically for their content organization. The Nuffield course is considered better than the traditional courses in its educational value, yet highly biased for preparing students for college chemistry courses. (PS)

Discusses advantages and disadvantages of centralized examination system in assessing affective and other non-cognitive abilities of students in England. Describes three modes of teaching and assessment: (1) syllabus set and examined by Regional Boards; (2) school, or small group of schools, may set syllabus which is examined by the Board; (3)…

A method of disposal is suggested that is superior to the dilution method. The proceudres are based on the conversion of the wastes to less toxic or harmless forms or neutralization, so that they won't be a shock to the sewage system, and then excess dilution. (Author/DF)

Describes experiments on flash photolysis and relaxation kinetics for college students using any standard photographic flash. List of experiments with explanations are included. (PS)

Examples of innovative programs developed between universities and industrial firms were discussed at a recent symposium. Examples are summarized. (DF)

Describes an experiment which can be used to provide an introduction to study of reaction mechanisms and training in use of simple analytical and instrumental techniques. (PS)