Over the past two decades a wealth of research data on perfectionism has drawn increased attention to the nature and impact of perfectionism on many aspects of student development. Much of the research has explored perfectionism in the gifted student population, but few studies have considered how perfectionism could be perceived differently in…

Compares the chemistry textbooks used in China's elite schools with those used in other levels. Comparisons indicate that the textbooks differ only in the quantity of material required. (MDH)