The author examines performance contracting, the planning programming and budgeting system (PPBS), testing, and the voucher system to show that accountability (when equated to expenditures and statistical data) is inappropriate when applied to education. (MJB)

Children having academic and behavior problems may benefit from a contract drawn up by the teacher identifying specific behaviors that should be changed. Agreed upon and understood by student, teacher, and parents, the contract becomes an effective teaching tool. (JD)

Describes a procedure that establishes transportation contract service rates without the time and anguish of long meetings. (Author/MLF)

Results of this study involving 280 college business students showed that student effort increased significantly using the contract grading method. (MM)

Two treatments, an individual behavior contract and group behavior games, were studied to determine if they reduced disruptive playground behavior. The 191 subjects were second- and fifth-grade students in two public schools. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

The merits and methods of providing feedback to students and student organizations to improve performance are outlined. The methods include behavior contracts, self-disclosure, individual vs. group feedback, opinion polls, and positive reinforcement. (MSE)

Provides a rationale and description for adapting the student contract to lower-division technical writing classes in the community college. A copy of the learning contract and evaluation forms are included. (HTH)

Article discusses the results of the evaluation of performance contracts utilized during the 1970-71 school year in the Dallas Independent School District. (HB)

The relative efficiency of behavioral contracts and behavioral proclamations was empirically appraised in a parochial high school setting. Subjects were a select group of academically oriented seniors studying Problems of Democracy. Results supported the position that students attain higher rates of appropriate behavior when given the opportunity…

A post-mortem on the Office of Economic Opportunity's version of performance contracting and its efficacy as a change agent in education. (Author/JN)

If evidence of a student's performance is worth requiring, it is worth requiring that it be performed satisfactorily. (Editor)

Evaluates performance contracting in terms of current methodology in an attempt to find perspective in education. (GB)

Article asks to upgrade the teaching profession and thereby better serve the youth. (Author/ML)