Discussed are incorrect uses of matriculation examinations. Suggestions are made for possible changes in the secondary school systems including several types of senior secondary schools for those not seeking employment after four years of schooling. Recommendations are made for ways of matriculation examination scores. (DS)

NSF assessed continuing and future needs of science education by (1) survey of national sample of teachers, principals, and other professionals, (2) a review of all studies on status of pre-college science, mathematics, and social sciences since 1955, and (3) case studies. Results show the situation not greatly different from that of 1950s.

Describes how a group of teachers of high school and university physics in the Chicago area exchange new ideas and teaching techniques with each other. (HM)

Presented are the combined test results of chemistry students from seven Central Indiana schools on the ACS-NSTA achievement exam, Form 1975, Part 1. Additional variables investigated include sex, grade level, Longeot classification, and an item analysis of the test items. (BT)

Identified are areas to be considered in designing flexible school science facilities, such as educational philosophy and objectives, major trends, and teaching methods; also specific area considerations of site selection, spatial relationships, media and computer usage, various environmental considerations, ventilation, furniture, storage, and…

Described are activities designed specifically for visually impaired students, demonstrating (1) meiosis, (2) mass, (3) enzyme-substrate reactions, (4) function and relationships of flowering parts. Employed are tactile and auditory learning aids, such as the tape recorder, electric eye, Braille typewriter, textured fabrics, and three-dimensional…

Describes an indoor-outdoor curriculum entitled Interdisciplinary Environmental Education Minicourses (IEEM). The program exposes junior high students to environmental issues through inquiry, field studies, guest speakers and debates. (Author/SA)

Presents the nine teaching units in the history of science, by Klopfer, which can be used for instruction at the ninth and tenth grades. Each of these units, which are designed as case studies, consists of a student booklet and a teacher's guide. (HM)

Some positive ways for educators to look at the decline in enrollment in Britian's secondary schools are presented. One large benefit at present appears to be that science teachers will be able to focus more attention on individual students and their needs. (SA)

A series of ten secondary-level, winter ecology experiences developed to accompany the BSCS Green Version is discussed. Results from a review by a panel of experts and ratings from experimental teachers are presented. (SA)

Outlines two examples of the use of matrices to describe optical systems in introductory physics courses. Teaching packages on these two topics which have been developed at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom for A-level and undergraduate students are also described. (HM)

Presents an evaluative study of the Nuffield A-level organic chemistry course which was conducted in the United Kingdom. Questionnaire surveys were used to compare the course content with the content Nuffield teachers and university lecturers thought should be included in an A-level course. (HM)

Presents the results of a survey study conducted in the United Kingdom to identify the opinions of 65 chemistry teachers from Middlesex and Buckinghamshire about the use, costs, design, and content of 0 level and A level chemistry books. (HM)

Presents seven selected middle school science activities which could be used in school science courses. (HM)

Reported is a description of a course for high school students, designed to be a model for meeting needs in science education for the remainder of the twentieth century. (Author/SA)