The author reviews Seymour Papert's "Mindstorms: Children, Computers and Powerful Ideas," looking at implications for the field of education when the child is programer. Evaluation of the computer as an innovation is needed before either the reactionary pessimists or the enthusiastic advocates can rest on solid ground. (MT)

Videotaped observations of the free-play interaction of mothers and (1) 12 physically handicapped, (2) 14 premature, and (3) 9 healthy 2-year-olds were evaluated. Results support clinical reports of maternal withdrawal from disabled young children. (Author/RH)

Addresses the issue of what intelligence tests really measure and for what purpose and which populations. Examines the role of intelligence testing within the larger mental retardation evaluation process, looking at this phenomenon from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. (Author/ABB)

Findings indicate Type A behavior was related in preschoolers to ratings of aggression and impatience, but not to intelligence. Reaction times of Type B children who worked without a time limit and an incentive were significantly longer than those of Type A children and those of Type B children who worked with a time limit and an incentive.…

Theoretical, technical, and practical charges which have been made against the IQ test in recent years are examined. Teachers need to be aware of these issues, since IQ testing directly affects perceptions of, and planning for, their students. (RM)

This study investigated the factor structure of the 10 subtests of the Career Maturity Inventory (CMI). Although two principal factors emerged, the CMI Competence and Attitude subtests did not load distinctly on the two separate factors. Results also tended to indicate that the discriminant validity of the CMI may be minimal. (PN)

Results indicate that preschool children are capable of making moral judgments in both apology-restitution and guilt-innocence test contexts. Age and sex are significantly related to both moral judgment measures, while intelligence and parent occupation are unrelated to both measures. (Author/RH)

Invstigated the construct validity of the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC) with 19 learning disabled and 13 educable mentally retarded elementary students. Correlations with the Wechsler Intelligence Scales for Children (Revised) suggested the K-ABC is a valid measure of general and performance areas of intelligence. (JAC)

Twelve teachers estimated achievement test performance, basic intellectual ability, and academic motivation of each of their pupils. Standardized reading achievement and intelligence tests were administered to the pupils. Analyses revealed a high level of accuracy for achievement judgments when assessed against test scores. Pupil gender did not…

Reviews a test of nonverbal intelligence that uses stimulus materials and task situations that are not confounded by language impairment or other handicaps. (HOD)

Examined the use of estimated learning potential (ELP) in the reevaluation of special education students (N=120). Determined the percentage of students who would be classified mentally retarded according to the criterion of: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised scores, ELP scores, or multidisciplinary teams' placement. (BH)

Presents arguments for oral language work in classrooms that go far beyond "the principal means of human communication" justification. Topics discussed include relationships between oral language and literacy, intelligence, problem solving, cognition, "the hypothetical mode of learning," and personality growth. Recommendations…

Explores various issues, trends, and topics related to the impact and role of educational technology (particularly computers) on teaching and learning. Areas considered include how computers should be used, uses of such devices as interactive video for adult training, and the potential of artificial intelligence. (JN)

Several items from the Information and Comprehension subtests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children were cited by Judge Grady in his opinion in the PASE (Parents in Action in Special Education) case as being culturally biased against Black children. Error analysis showed no significant "cultural" differences between White and…

Factor analyzed the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised for both upper- and lower-socioeconomic-status classifications from the standardization sample (N=2,200). Results showed that the three-factor solution was most appropriate for both groups and that factor structure appeared to be invariant with regard to socioeconomic status.…