Three linguistically significant dimensions of differences between illocutionary acts are outlined which are said to form the basis of a taxonomy of the fundamental classes of illocutionary acts. Five basic kinds of illoctionary acts are defined. An assessment is made of Austin's classification. (Author/RM)

A method of typological analysis was applied to computer-generated 96-item questionnaire data for 100 cases, under a variety of conditions to analyze both the item-level and score-level. The results showed a considerable advantage of score-level approach in the number, size, and replicability of clusters recovered. (DEP)

Two experiments were conducted to test the hypothesis that category recall is related to the quantity conservation of mass, weight, and volume. The predicted association between conservation level and category recall was observed. (JMB)

Suggests lessons based on categorizing and several learning modalities to expand students' vocabulary. (MKM)

Mossie J. Richmond, Jr. responds to Keith Baker's criticisms directed at "Effects of Extended School Year" (Education, 97, 392-8), maintaining that Baker has criticized research and research methodology with which Baker has never come in contact. Richmond presents definitions, classifications, and rationale for his research methodology.…

A national survey was made of state departments of education regarding the categories (e.g., speech impaired, gifted) used to classify exceptional children. (DLS)

This biography of Alfred Kaiming Chiu emphasizes his contributions to the field of librarianship--a classification scheme for Chinese and Japanese books, building three libraries, training young Chinese American librarians. (JAB)

Attempts to ascertain whether class inclusion behavior is enhanced when children are first asked to compare the subclasses appearing in the class inclusion task and whether such an effect could be due to simple comparisons among the vocabulary terms differentiating the questions. Subjects were second, third, and fourth grade children. (BD/BR)

Describes an early-practice approach to research skills using activity work sheets, a technique that yields an immediate bonus because once they've been mastered most students can apply the skills smoothly to many areas of the curriculum. (Author/RK)

Reported is discussion of the biological effects of a new Panama canal. (BB)

Examines how a teacher in one Oxfordshire primary school lays the foundations for literacy. (Editor/RK)

Ferguson's concept of diglossia and its later extension and coupling with bilingualism is developed further into the concept of polyglossia with multilingualism by a discussion of various speech communities where these phenomena are in evidence. (Author/HP)

The Segal Interaction Analysis Scale (SIAS)--a categorization of verbal behaviors--is described and its uses indicated for promoting effective and productive group discussions. (MB)

Ways to provide the social advantages of the small group home with those of the larger institution are being utilized at one community-based residence serving 40 profoundly and severely mentally retarded children. (DB)