Consonant mastery is one of the most widely used metrics of typical phonological acquisition and of phonological disorder. Two fundamental methodological questions concerning research on consonant acquisition are (1) how to elicit a representative sample of productions and (2) how to analyse this sample once it has been collected. This paper…

Some tips and a concrete workshop plan are offered to help schools implement the metric system into their instructional programs. (Author/BP)

The article describes the ways in which metrication will affect business education. (BP)

Eighteen resource materials and teaching aids relating to the metric system are briefly explained. Ordering information is included. (AG)

The metric system now enjoys almost total worldwide acceptance, but the United States is still resisting it. Americans need to stop trying to convert "true" English units to metric and learn the metric system by using it. (Author/RM)

The coordinator for metric activities at the National Bureau of Standards views the primary responsibilities for metrication as resting in the private sector, but sees the Federal government assisting and coordinating the changeover. A National Metric Conversion Board will probably be created through legislation to coordinate the effort. (AG)

Author urges all to think metric and notes that learning metric is simple, but it is unlearning imperial which will be difficult. (Author/RK)

Varied sources on metrication are highlighted in this bibliographic essay. (Author/JB)

Cites the need for an examination of ways in which we can teach the theory and practice of decimal notation so that its operational facility is a genuine advantage. (Editor/GB)

The eventual conversion to the metric system and implications of this change are discussed. (CP)

The first report of the Metrication Board, published summer 1970, leads Mr. Frost to reflect on the history of weights and measurements and the factors leading to Britain's present course toward decimalisation and metrication, with its implications for adult education. (Editor/NL)

The United States is gradually converting to the metric system. Physical education offers many opportunities to measure length and to familiarize participants with the use of the system. (JMF)

Notes the direction manufacturing industries are moving in the change-over to use of the metric system. Chances for a metric bill's becoming public law seem mixed. (EB)