THIS BULLETIN CONSISTS OF 32 ABSTRACTS WHICH ARE CONCERNED WITH THE RELATIVE MERITS OF UNGRADED AND SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. ABSTRACTED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE THOSE WHICH ARE (1) STATEMENTS OF PROFESSIONAL OPINION, (2) SURVEYS OF PROFESSIONAL OPINION, (3) REVIEWS OF GENERAL TRENDS OR OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, AND (4)…

The effects of self-management on children's academic performance were studied. Four groups varying in degree of self-management and a control group were pre- and posttested in basic math facts before and after eight weeks of continuous daily measurement. During the eight weeks, the four groups took daily one minute timed math tests, graded the…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of classroom organization for instruction and final unit evaluation procedure on mathematics achievement, attitude toward mathematics, test anxiety, and the dropout and failure rate in a community college beginning algebra course. The final unit evaluation procedures were a single unit test or…

Investigates the relationships among classroom organizational features, teacher characteristics, and classroom activities in 32 urban Mexican preschools. Suggests that complex interactions among these variables determine school quality. Includes 13 references. (SV)

Boards of education have the responsibility to ensure that the school schedule is viewed as a means to improve school instruction. Lists important questions to ask administrators concerning scheduling. (MLF)

Argues that too much instructional time is being wasted in today's classrooms and cites some of the most common time-wasters, along with possible remedies. (CJH)

Describes an Illinois school district's successful effort to boost its early education program by reopening an older school and putting all three-to-six year olds into smaller classes under one roof. Success came from careful planning, a close working relationship with community members, smart public relations, and a good product showing strong…

Nine handicapped and nine nonhandicapped preschoolers were observed in three settings that differed in grouping, supervision, and teacher direction. Handicapped children spent less time on-task and interacted more frequently with adults and less frequently with peers than did nonhandicapped children. Furthermore, handicapped and nonhandicapped…

The potential for using innovations such as the open classroom, interdisciplinary studies, and individualized learning at the college level is discussed. (DT)

Educators are responsible for creating classroom environments that encourages attentiveness and curiosity while minimizing distractions and discipline problems. The author of this article suggests several ways for teachers to maintain a classroom's physical organization in terms of physical, academic, and aesthetic ambience.

Noting that the design of the classroom used for early childhood and kindergarten classes can contribute in powerful ways to the education of young children, this paper applies principles of architecture to the organization and shaping of the interior classroom space. The paper maintains that five principles, when applied, create a climate of…

The personalizing of the Language Arts instructional program at the Concord High School in Wilmington, Delaware is discussed in terms of a) department organization, b) classroom organization, c) instructional materials, and d) special considerations related to individualizing instruction. (HMD)

Twenty suggestions for lending variety to classroom activities. (MM)

Provides information on multiage grouping and argues in favor of the arrangement. (LN)