Investigated is the effect of organization and accuracy of detail in instructional aids on the achievement of college students (N=54) in a freshman chemistry lecture course. It is indicated that aids may impede learning by decreasing students' involvement in auditory and semantic encoding during lectures. (Author/DS)

Reviews "Pathways in Science" (Globe Book Company), designed as a complete middle/junior high school science program. Strengths (including sixth-grade readability) and weaknesses (indicating that limited process skill development may not challenge more capable students). Limited process skill development and the possibility for the program…

Data from probability samples of U.S. graduate faculty in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and political science are examined to determine whether variation in disciplinary consensus on research priorities and techniques is associated with differences in status-attainment patterns. Results support the hypothesis. (Author/AM)

The value of cooperative work/study experiences for chemistry students is discussed. Benefits suggested include novel lab experiences gained in industry, maturity and direction of career for the co-op student, and breadth in educational experience. (SA)

Examines Toledo Chemistry Placement Examination results for 3,227 students entering University of Toledo during 1977-1980, focusing on general trends developed during the period and on chemical and mathematical concepts, identifying some of the misconceptions high school students bring to their college studies. (Author/JN)

Describes a four-week program to prepare Pennsylvania high school science teachers to teach a course in nuclear science. Includes program content and organization and the name/address of contact person for teachers interested in participating in the 1982 session. (SK)

Describes a collection of college chemistry demonstrations designed for self-paced classes. Some of these exercises stem from original ideas; others are adaptations of one or more published demonstrations. Two exercises, as examples, are also included. (HM)

Describes courses which involve undergraduate research in chemical engineering at the University of Colorado. Presents the author's personal philosophy concerning such research, motivational techniques to encourage research, forums for disseminating research results, and possible sources of funding including the National Science Foundation's…

Describes an interdisciplinary program consisting of two courses. The first course deals with the chemistry of drugs and poisons; the second course focuses on fictional works in which these drugs and poisons are central to the plots. (SK)

Describes the use and handling of alkali metals in school laboratories and seeks to reexamine precautions which one may reasonably take before executing routine procedures since their use, even by skillful teachers, occasionally results in accidents in the form of violent explosions. (Author/SK)

Describes various scientific techniques used to analyze physical evidence, ten areas of specialization in forensic science, courses needed by forensic scientists, and the future of forensic science. (DS)

A university chemistry comprehensive final examination was analyzed to determine the extent to which it reflected the subject matter of the corresponding degree program. Although the various courses seemed adequately represented, the sampling of topics within a course tended to be low. The appropriateness of this form of assessment is discussed.…

Offers the opinion that the creative and imaginative dimension of chemistry can be added in chemistry instruction through the acknowledgement of ambiguity in experimentation and science history. (CS)

Described are two interactive computer-assisted-instruction (CAI) programs that were developed for use in quantitative analysis and in general chemistry. The purpose of these modules is to help students learn to calculate the points along a titration curve for the titration of an acid with a strong base. (Author/DS)

Describes aspects of the Understanding British Industry Project which was designed to provide information to teachers regarding the role which industry and commerce play in British society. (CS)