The Sarason Test Anxiety Scale was administered to students immediately after a course examination and to other students after a regular class period. A significant relationship between test anxiety and examination scores was obtained for the former group, and no significant relationship was found when intelligence was partialed out. (Author)

Soldiers responded to a desirability and instrumentality scale for 16 potential outcomes obtainable from outstanding performance. Scores were factor analysed and composites formed to reflect each dimension. The 11-item set was a better predictor than the 16-item set. (Author)

Factors associated with teacher identification of behavior problems among 53 junior high school students were investigated. Results indicated there were significant differences between interaction profiles in the areas of student attention to task and student scanning behavior while the teacher was instructing. (Author)

Sixty children aged 2-3 to 5-6 were given four quantity tasks that tested their understanding of "more" and "same." Tasks involving a manipulative response were significantly easier than those involving a yes/no judgment. (Author/RH)

A study of 265 National Technical Institute for the Deaf students was undertaken to determine whether participation in English language courses resulted in an improvement in English language skills and whether a relationship exists between a student's entry level into the English program and the rate of progress a student makes. (PHR)

Reviews the behavioral evidence of the possible relationship between the movements of the planets and personality variables. Concludes that astrology is a science consisting primarily of false data claims and much further research is required before any supported conclusions can be reached. (Author)

Outlines a componential theory of intelligence and describes how this theory might complement different factorial theories of intelligence. Discusses the respective uses of components and factors in educational theory and practice. (Author/GC)

Highlights from a recent conference of the American Society for Training and Development indicate current efforts by employers to assess the impact of their educational programs on the performance of managers. (CT)

Three hundred children (ages 5 to 12) were required to discriminate simple, familiar, monosyllabic words under two conditions: quiet and in the presence of background classroom noise. Of the sample, 45.3 percent made errors in speech discrimination in the presence of background classroom noise. The effect was most marked in children younger than 7…

A study to determine whether a relationship exists between a seventh grader's performance on a simulation game and on an academic ability test suggests that measures of game performance ability may differ from measures of academic ability in three ways. (LLS)

The paper reviews research which presents evidence that learning disabled (LD) children, like other groups that show performance deficiencies, do not spontaneously employ appropriate goal directed task strategies in many situations. (Author/PHR)

The essay focuses on the interactive nature of the testing situation, calling attention to the need to examine factors specific to both tests and test takers (specifically the aurally handicapped) when assessing information validity. (SBH)

The extent to which IQ scores can be influenced by the administrative method used was investigated with 101 children (6 to 16 years old) with behavioral and emotional difficulties. Findings demonstrated a strong relationship between WISC-R test scores and administrative procedures. (SBH)

Results of four experiments with 81 blind children and adults (ages 14 and over) comparing Standard English Grade 2 Braille with three reduced codes and one expanded code (in relation to speed, retention of the basic seven-line structure, no increase in bulk of braille publications, and ease of learning) show that a change in the code is possible.…