Study finds essay tests fare badly in grading
Indiana University psychologist Clinton Chase reports that essay test grades vary with penmanship, teacher expectations, and even the student's name. In controlled trials, complex wording lowers scores, while neat writing and positive scholastic records improve results. names like Karen or Lisa fare better than Bertha or Elmer.
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Bombings Kill 41 Last Year Increases in Puerto Rico Damages
The Treasury Bureau reports 41 bombing deaths in 1981 equal to 1980, while property damage rose by 50 million to 66.1 million overall due to attacks on military aircraft and equipment in Puerto Rico. Explosions deaths fell from 91 in 1980 to 75 in 1981.
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