A new computer simulation of student performance in the elementary classroom allows the model builder to incorporate into a mathematically precise computer model all the information on variables affecting pupil performance which research has uncovered. (HMD)

Three simulations developed at the Henry George School, New York, and used by students in the City-As-School program in New York City to understand patterns in the growth and economics of their city, are described. Information for ordering the games is included. (JH)

This career exploration instructional booklet on the chef's occupation is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). Based on a job analysis and utilizing a programed instructional format, the following content is included: A brief description of a chef's job…

This career exploration instructional booklet on the occupation of a physical therapist is one of several resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). Based on a job analysis and utilizing a programed instructional format, the following content is included: A brief description of a…

This occupational simulation booklet on the newspaper reporter is one of several units resulting from the rural southwestern Colorado CEPAC Project (Career Education Process of Attitude Change). The purpose of this unit is to help students understand the kinds of writing that are contained in a newspaper while acquainting them with the type of…

Since the post-adolescent period is one of changes in values held, it is essential that colleges more effectively confront the task of stimulating and challenging ethical growth. Simulations are a technique which may prove effective in this task. Prisoner's Dilemma, Ghetto, and Diplomacy are three examples of simulation games which may generate…

The type of model this paper is concerned with consists of four parts: a set of variables describing the part of the educational system to be analyzed; a set of relationships among variables, expressed as equations; estimates of the parameters governing the relationships; and solution procedures for the model. In the first section of this paper,…

Results are reported of research to test whether a simulation game can be used to identify and to influence the leadership styles practiced by elementary school principals. The design assesses whether principals can become more skillful decisionmakers through heightened awareness of their leadership styles. The research and educational…

A presentation of a project for a geography course, including an overview, discussion of interaction with other subject areas, and procedure for conducting the project. (ND)

This plan for the orientation and in-service training of community college trustees draws upon game-simulation and role-playing techniques. Small groups of no more than 12 new trustees rotate to consider topics of interest to which four experienced trustees and one professional technician have been assigned as moderators. (NHM)

A major deficiency in classical test theory is the reliance on Pearson product-moment (PPM) correlation concepts in the definition of reliability. PPM measures are totally insensitive to first moment differences in tests which leads to the dubious assumption of essential tan-equivalence. Robinson proposed a measure of agreement that is sensitive…