Newell T. Gill
Florida Atlantic University

David Geneivive
Florida Atlantic University

Abstract: This study explores student writing interests and the accuracy with Which teachers perceive those interests. Ninth grade student~, grouped by sex and ability selected and rated theme topics. Selected topics were then rateed by teachers in accordance with their perceptions of the average student. Data interpretation involved factor analyses by sex for the average ability group and analyses of variance for investigating difference.s. by sex between: 1) teachers and students of average ability; and 2) student ability levels.

Citation: Gill, N. T., & Geneivive, D. (1971). Student writing interests and teacher expectation. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 13(1), 65-91.

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Newell T. Gill
Florida Atlantic University

Abstract: Students entering the educational psychology course sequence for teacher education at Florida Atlantic University are examined. Previous educational and pre-post course test scores were analyzed. Differences were encountered.

Citation: Gill, N. T. (1971). Prior matriculation, specific academic experience, and pre- and post-performance on an educational psychology test. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 13(1), 58-64.

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John Follman
University of South Florida

Raymond Urbanke
University of South Florida

Wade Burley
University of South Florida

Abstract: Three matching item test formats were compared empirically. The random order test format produced performance significantly superior to both the homogeneity of meaning test format and the one overall group test format. It was concluded: that the format of matching tests influences performance; that random ordering of matching items produces highest performance; that instructors should determine that both they and their students have denotative knowledge of the meaning of the so-called key words used in essay questions; and that matching assignments should not involve too large a number of stimuli and responses.

Citation: Follman, J., Urbanke, R., & Burley, W. (1971). Comparison of three matching item formats. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 13(1), 39-48.

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Walter N. Durost
University of New Hampshire

Citation: Durost, W. N. (1971). Interpreting and using standardized tests in the 70’s a view from one man’s mountaintop. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 13(1), 123-153.

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Beulah Cypress
University of Florida

Abstract: In 1963 Dade County established a bilingual curriculum in an elementary school. Among other goals was attainment of equal proficiency in reading in Spanish and English. Results of language and achievement testing show that while many of the goals were achieved the proficiency in English as a second language excelled that for Spanish as a second language.

Citation: Cypress, B. (1971). Evaluation of the academic achievement of sixth grade pupils in a bilingual education program. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 13(1), 23-35.

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