Some practical guidelines for developing multiple choice tests are offered. Included are three steps: (1) test design; (2) proper construction of test items; and (3) item analysis and evaluation. (JMF)

Specific guidelines for having textbook manuscripts published are presented with emphasis on procedures used by commercial textbook publishers. (JMF)

Safety guidelines for each phase of a karate practice session are presented to provide an accident-free and safe environment for teaching karate in a physical education or traditional karate training program. (JMF)

Surveys several ideas that may help a district study its current desegregation plan to make needed improvements. They also serve as reasonable options when devising new desegregation plans, although they must be tailored to each community's situation. (Author/IRT)

Examines four factors involved in the determination of how many test items should be constructed or sampled for a set of objectives: (1) the type of decision to be made with results, (2) importance of objectives, (3) number of objectives, and (4) practical constraints. Specific guidelines that teachers and evaluators can use and an illustrative…

Behaviorally anchored rating scales (BARS) provide a means of integrating effectiveness-based and behavior-based appraisal systems. BARS is a set of scales--one for each major job dimension, or broad class of duties, responsibilities, or activities of a job. (Author/IRT)

A superintendent offers suggestions on what school districts should and should not do to increase the effectiveness of the schools during a time of reduced financing. (IRT)

The plan outlined in this article can yield quick results, lay the foundation for any systematic future programs, and be established with a minimum of outside help. For a program to be successful, a commitment to energy conservation must be made at the highest level. (Author/IRT)

Describes use of a checklist, giving immediate feedback on specific items, to control individual behavior problems of students. (LD)

The paper presents guidelines for training staff to implement positive reductive procedures to decrease undesirable behaviors of their retarded students and clients. Considerations relevant to all reductive procedures are briefly discussed in the first portion of the paper, while guidelines indigenous to positive reductive procedures are discussed…

Provides illustrated directions for hand-made book making, including the production of ink, quill pens, paper, signatures, and cover. (CMV)

Provides information on required personal characteristics, problems, environmental needs, action plans, deadlines, and evaluation for those interested in becoming consultants for business, industry, or education. (CMV)

Provides seven guidelines for evaluating films which teach specific verbal/visual information or concepts. (CMV)

Suggests nine guidelines for teachers and administrators planning death education programs. All emphasize planning and developing with great sensitivity and care. (CK)

Presents a practical guide for the implementation of a turnkey circulation system for those contemplating purchase of an online system. Included is advice on staff planning and bibliographic and patron file conversion. Weaknesses and strengths of the automated system are summarized. (Author/RAA)