Describes a modified values auction simulation game, reports on three levels of analysis employing actual classroom data (group, subgroup, and individual), and offers suggestions for utilizing values data in social research. (CMV)

Provides a commentary on enrollment of children in elementary school for use by the general public and by the makers of public policies affecting education. Considers adjustements which school systems will have to make in response to enrollment fluctuations. For journal availability, see SO 506 144. (Author/DB)

Explores the failure of textbook publications to report on the role of women without sex-stereotyping them. Comparisons of males and females in positions of dominance or as central figures in textbooks were made. (RK)

The concept, focus, operation, and benefits of Florida's data-based, locally directed vocational education evaluation program is described. (BM)

Describes a study which measured college students' consistency in evaluating teacher performance after one semester and at the end of the academic year. Findings indicate that first impressions have a minor effect on final ratings, but that intensive student-instructor interaction in class increases the sensitivity of a student's evaluation and…

A study assessed the impact of different kinds of school management techniques on the development of political attitudes among students. The hypothesis was that students in schools which encourage student participation in decision-making will reflect higher levels of political interest, trust, and confidence. It was confirmed. (Author/DB)

Data concerning political attitudes and knowledge were collected for 30,000 adolescents in nine countries. Findings indicate that students in countries with a high degree of international contact were more internationally minded. Sampling procedures are described. Available from: Elsevier Scientific Publishing Company, P.O. Box 211, Amsterdam, The…

Empirical data were gathered from married students concerning sources and amount of annual resources and monthly and yearly expenditures in relation to selected demographic characteristics, such as level of enrollment, number of years married, number of children, and place of residence. These data were compared to university-established budgets…

One area where sex discrimination has received relatively little attention is in recruiting and hiring administrators. This research examines how many women are working in top administrative posts in higher educational institutions in the United States. (Author/RK)

Describes an exercise which provides a small data set consisting of the localities where various genera of a fictitious group of fossil "Archaeomorphs" have been found on various continental blocks. The activity can be used to develop hypotheses regarding plate tectonic processes and the present arrangement of fossil localities. (TW)

Provides a detailed guide to preparing library budgets and describes several types of budgets. Steps to preparing a final document are outlined, including identifying objectives, assessing and prioritizing needs, data collection and analysis, presentation to the funding agency, and evaluation and monitoring of the final budget. (CLB)

Results from "Campus Trends, 1987," a sample survey of colleges and universities, indicate that 75 percent are discussing assessment, half are developing assessment procedures, and the great majority expect to introduce some form of assessment in the next few years. (MLW)

A noncomputerized system was developed for collection, storage, and analysis of student performance data in an early childhood special education program. Formative evaluation data for 12 students during one school quarter indicated that the staff made 719 data-based decisions, resulting in reteaching, moving ahead, or branching within cumulative…

Presents results of an investigation of a formula for rank correlation. The exploration turned up an unexpected connection and showed the formula to be far from arbitrary. (PK)

Results of an analysis of state-federal expenditures for community services between Fiscal Years 1977 and 1984 are summarized. Important trends identified include rapid real economic growth in total nationwide community spending, in federal Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded reimbursements, and in funds derived from state-source…