The authors conduct open-ended surveys of 530 students and teachers in three publicly funded schools with different approaches to providing a high-ability "school-within-a-school:" a gifted program, an international baccalaureate program, and a high-ability program with a science focus. Overall, the authors find that teachers and students in all…

The standards movement arrived in the mid-1980s and new curriculum frameworks of instruction were crafted for the reform of science and mathematics curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for teachers. Today, the clarion warning calls about science and mathematics education, the fading STEM (science, technology,…

This study investigated the extent of agreement between MicroPROUST, a prototype microcomputer-based expert scoring system, and human readers for two Advanced Placement Computer Science free-response items. To assess agreement, a balanced incomplete block design was used with 2 groups of 4 readers grading 43 student solutions to the first problem…

The Nevada Department of Education has joined with the Council of Chief State School Officers' cooperative effort to develop and report a system of indicators to track progress toward the state and national goals of improving mathematics and science education. This report combines the data resulting from this cooperative effort with other…

A study examined the correlation between students' placement test scores on a multiple-choice test and their passing rate on the Advanced Placement (AP) language exam. Statistics show that the number of students taking advanced placement tests is increasing, and a review of the literature supports the need for further research in the area of…

This paper is an overview of some points made at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association in April of 1987. Gender effects were computed on 82 nationally standardized tests designed to determine precocity among youth. The effect sizes ranged from a magnitude of 0.50 (favoring females) for spelling in grade 12 on the…

THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE STUDENT'S INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, ECONOMIC COMPETENCE, CREATIVITY, SENSE OF VALUES, FACILITY IN HUMAN RELATIONS, AND HEALTH. THE GIFTED STUDENTS ARE GENERALLY APPROACHED IN THREE MAIN WAYS WITHIN THE EDUCATIONAL SETTING. IN ABILITY GROUPING, GIFTED STUDENTS ARE PLACED TOGETHER IN…

THE MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION PROFICIENCY TESTS PROVIDE THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF JUDGING THE COMPETENCY OF POTENTIAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS WHO MAY LACK COLLEGE CREDIT OR WHO HAVE FOREIGN DEGREES. ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL, THESE TESTS CAN HELP RAISE THE LEVEL OF LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION BY SETTING MINIMUM…

This study reports the outcome of an initial implementation of a California law permitting mentally gifted high school students to attend a junior college part time. The program procedure is described in terms of (1) selection and enrollment, (2) discipline, (3) books, (4) matters relating to high school graduation, (5) information for parents,…

Because Florida has an eight-year lead on Illinois in the coordination and articulation of curricula between the public junior colleges and universities, some of the curricular problems encountered by Florida educational planners are presented in this resource paper, with recommendations for the Illinois Junior College Board. Following a summary…

Implementation of an honors program is carefully explained, including course content, evaluation, and helpful suggestions for administrators contemplating similar programs. The need for such programs is apparent as high schools are sending to college students who have been involved in advanced, accelerated, or enriched classes and who are…

Three schools of moral thought are presented to illustrate differences in moral reasoning and the assignment of value claims. Several educational program alternatives are used as illustrations of moral reasoning within, and across, the schools of thought. (Author/DWH)

Discusses the format and results of the first Advanced Placement (AP) Government and Politics Examinations given by high schools in May 1987. Findings show the need for further training of AP teachers, improved instruction, and increased student interest in political science. Provides ordering information for two AP guides to assist political…

A study of Oregon State University graduates who had advanced placement (AP) credits upon matriculation looked at whether those students applied the credits to their degree requirements or completed extra credits above the required number. It was found that the AP students did not have more credit hours. (MSE)

To help explain the relationship between board activities and mathematics education today, the creation and evolution of the College Board are described. The development of the Advanced Placement computer science course description and examination are noted particularly. (MNS)