The nature of the relationship between cognitive flexibility and ability to learn prose material differing in cognitive demand was investigated. Ninety-four Ss were administered (1) a prose learning task incorporating subtasks from the first four levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and (2) the PM Scale, a measure of cognitive flexibility. It was…

Analyses of test results were used to identify a structure of intellectual abilities related to mathematical problem-solving performance. (MP)

Findings indicate that young American boys' expectations have little relation to either their social origins or their ability. All of this is consistent with the anticipated realism in England and with the English system's emphasis on ability in the process of sponsored mobility. (Author/AM)

Using data from three Army sources, the author examines enrollment and financial participation in the Army College Fund from 1981 to 1985. He finds enrollment grew rapidly during that time and that quality of recruits, as measured by the Armed Forces Qualification Test scores, dramatically increased. (Author/CH)

Discrepancies between ability and achievement were calculated for reading, spelling, and arithmetic for 64 intellectually gifted students in grades four-six. Means were plotted for males and females. While no statistically significant differences were found between groups, females scored closer to their expected achievement levels than males,…

Indicates a positive relationship exists between self-concept and academic ability. (RB)

This investigation had two main aims: 1.) to study any differences in creativity between groups of children of high and low ability; 2.) to ascertain whether the relationship between selected measures of creativity was higher than the relationship between intelligence and each measure of creativity. (Author)

Test scores reflect students' abilities in the specific areas examined. The use of these scores in an educationally meaningful way can result in improved guidance services. (CK)

The difference in reading interests of boys and girls can represent an intervening variable which affects the outcome of critical thinking tests given to a group including both boys and girls. (Author)

Three experiments in the field of education have provided some interesting insights into teacher-student relationships. The findings of these experiments are not only applicable to education, but to personnel supervision generally. (Editor/MR)

This study examined the relationship between selected academic, personality, and biographical variables and the first year college achievement of Canadian male freshmen. The major findings showed that some academic and some personality variables did constitute significant predictors of the subjects' college achievement. The best predictor was the…

A child's emotional adjustment influences his attitude toward school and has a decided effect on his academic accomplishments. (CK)