Author presented a six-point model for purposes of diagnosing program success or lack of success. (Editor/RK)

The primary purpose of this article is to describe, justify, and elaborate a preliminary quantitative model for a subset of the letter-identification process. (Author)

This article suggested a decision-making process useful for helping a group of colleagues diagnose present convictions about proposed issues and actions. (Author/RK)

This investigation examined the effects of a variety of cue criterion function forms and attempted to evaluate the contribution of the factors just named, i.e., the response consistency of subjects, detection of task linearity, and the detection of task nonlinearity, to observed differences in learning. (Author/RK)

A total of 27 figures is used to display information about (1) a scientific and technical (S&T) information transfer model, (2) United States S&T communication costs, and (3) U.S. S&T literature items. Figures dealing with communication costs include such variables as function, number of scientists or engineers, literature media,…

This report describes the methods, developed by the American Institute of Physics in cooperation with Engineering Index, Inc., by which both organizations could reduce costs by eliminating duplication of keyboarding and indexing. The three sets of problems that confronted the interchange of their data bases (classification and indexing, formats,…

THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM GRADE CHARTS OUTLINE THE SUBJECT MATTER OF EACH GRADE (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6) FOR CONVENIENT REFERENCE BY THE TEACHER. THE GRADE CHARTS ARE NOT DESIGNED AS SUBSTITUTES FOR THE MORE COMPLETE COURSES OF STUDY. HOWEVER THE STATEMENTS OF UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY FOR EACH SUBJECT (SOCIAL STUDIES, MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE,…

THIS PORTFOLIO CONTAINS A NUMBER OF ILLUSTRATED PLATES, EACH ONE HIGHLIGHTING A SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL. AMONG THE MATERIALS COVERED ARE CHALKBOARDS, BULLETIN BOARDS, GRAPHS, MODELS, AND CHARTS. IT IS FELT THAT THESE DEVICES ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING IN THE CLASSROOM. A COMPANION BIBLIOGRAPHY CALLS ATTENTION TO RELATED MATERIALS. IT IS…

The combination of the costs of providing services in sparsely populated areas and the equal opportunity benefits of comprehensive schools generates problems in terms of school district organization. The research reported here examines the relationship between increasing school district enrollment and increasing the distance children have to…

A management information system (MIS) is applied to a medium sized general museum to reflect the actual curatorial/registration functions. The recordkeeping functions of loan and conservation activities are examined since they too can be effectively handled by computer and constitute a complementary data base to the accession/catalog information.…

This handbook presents a step-by-step outline of how to successfully launch and implement a new educational concept or program. A heavy emphasis is placed on the "program marketing" approach, which assumes that a new program must be "sold" to its "consumers" (i.e., teachers or students) if it is to be successfully implemented. Because the handbook…

The document presents a study guide for students learning insurance protection and the various types of insurance businesses. The pupils' pamphlet is to be used in coordination with the teacher's guide. Case studies, worksheets, description of basic principles, and examples of policy forms are provided for the different types of insurance: (1)…

This paper is intended to assist school administrators in improving existing school organizations. It discusses the nature of organizations, provides indicators of reorganization timing, and discusses the task of reorganization. A matrix chart, used to analyze and compare different organizational structures, is provided with explanations.…

The problem of allocating funds for teacher salary increases was analyzed using a computer simulation model of the decision process. Data from six suburban school systems were gathered for the study, which attempted to predict salary increases. Numerous tables and charts illustrate study procedures and findings. (LLR)

Decision flowcharts are efficient and effective training tools for librarians and library employees below the administrative level. In addition, the cost of training programs is reduced by the use of flowcharts. Training staff in the performance of routine procedures is particularly suited to the use o f decision flowcharts. The two types of…