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- The Food and Growth of the Largemouthed Black Bass (Huro Salmoides) in North Texas
- This thesis describes the growth and feeding habits of large mouth bass (Huro salmoides) as observed in North Texas.
- A Quantitative Chemical Analysis of the Hicoria Pecan Nut Kernel
- This thesis explores the Hicoria genus and focuses on the Stuart variety of pecan tree. Experimentation yielded the ash constituents, fats, fat constants, crude fiber, protein, and sugar in shelled pecan samples.
- A Critical Analysis of the Secondary Education Program at Whitewright, Texas
- This thesis examines efficiency levels of the secondary school in Whitewright, Texas in order to determine the need for change in curriculum or focus.
- A Limnological Study of Lake Worth
- This thesis presents the results of a three year study devoted to discovering the life and phenomena found in Lake Worth near Fort Worth, Texas.
- A Study of the Needs of Second Grade Children and an Evaluation of the Methods Used in Meeting These Needs in One Second Grade Room of the Horace Mann School, Amarillo, Texas
- This thesis examines the personality, social, and physical needs of children attending the second grade at Horace Mann School in Amarillo, Texas.
- A Study of the Ratio of Achievement of Factual Material to the Ability to Learn of Intermediate Children when Taught the Seperate Subjects as Compared with Those Taught in Correlated Core Area Fields
- This study used achievement and the ability to learn to measure the success of two teaching methods. One method focused on factual information alone and the other related material to specific subjects. of the ratio of achievement of factual material to the ability to learn of intermediate children when taught the separate subjects as compared with those taught in correlated core area fields.
- The Influence of High - School Home Economics and Science Courses Upon the Grades Earned by Home Economics Majors in College
- This study compared two groups of college home economics and science students in order to establish whether or not previous experience influences ability. One group received high school education in the two areas and the other did not.
- What Student Accounting is Necessary Under the Present School Organization in Texas
- This study addresses student accountablity and the need for a change of focus from groups of children to the individual child. Accountability data gathered for the study came from the Texas State Department of Education.
- Emotional Tendencies of Children as Expressed in their Verse
- This study analyzes the verse created for and about children so that it can be determined how emotions are addressed. American and English poetry from between the years 1600 and 1800 served as the study focus.
- An Evaluation of Zavala Elementary School, Austin, Texas
- This study is an evaluatioon of Zavala Elementary School in Austin, Texas in order to determine administration strengths and weaknesses.
- An Evaluation of the Equality of Educational Opportunity
- This thesis examines the equality of physical education, health, and recreation for middle school boys in Amarillo, Texas. Data gathered at three schools in the city informed the author's conclusions.
- Factors Associated with the Out - of - School employment of Junior High - School Pupils
- This study examines the effect of employment on the school life, progress, citizenship, and character of middle school children. Data for the study came from an examination of students attending middle school in Odessa, Texas.
- An Analysis of the Problem of the Insecurity of Children
- This study is an attempt to find causes and indications of insecurity in elementary school children. Possible solutions and ways to increase security are also explored.
- Diffusion of Hydrocarbons Through Rubber Membranes
- This thesis explores the seperation of isomeric paraffins in organic chemistry and how the resulting mixture of hydrocarbons might be examined.
- A Psychological Character Study of Abnormal Escapists as Depicted by Certain Authors
- This thesis compares and contrats the abnormal escapism of characters created by Eugene O'Neill, Henrich Ibsen, and Thomas Hardy.
- The Progressive Acceptance of Dewey's Philosophy in Curriculum Development
- This thesis addresses a recent development of elementary school children. Curriculum shifted from societal need toward the particular interests and needs of children is supported by the author.
- The Origin, Growth, and Development of Physical and Health Education for Girls in the Public Schools of El Paso, Texas
- This study presents the origin, growth, and development of the health and physical education progressive movement aimed at public high school girls in El Paso, Texas.
- Some Economical and Practical Procedures of Insuring Public School Properties in the Common School Districts of Supervisory Area Number Five of Texas
- A study to consider loss ratio on insurance policies carried by school districts in Texas. The purpose is to identify better methods for school insurance. An attempt to compare the cost of administering insurance in Texas and South Carolina.
- A Survey of the Social, Mental, and Economic Status of a Group of Adamson High School Boys and Girls Who Come From Broken Homes
- A study to gather information on living conditions of boys and girls in Adamson High School who come from broken homes, in order to discover the individual needs of the students in order to promote greater interest and develop better citizenship.
- An Evaluation of the Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Texas
- An evaluation of Collinsville High School, Collinsville, Texas, examining the philosophy of education and rating the school according to published standards.
- Undesirable Speaking Habits and Speech Defects of Elementary Grade Pupils in the Albany, Texas Public School
- An analysis of undesirable speaking habits and speech defects of elementary pupils in Albany, Texas. Remedial speech training is recommended.
- Securing Maximum Educational Advantages by the Use of Cooperative Criteria
- This study is an examination of the Alvarado, Texas middle school. Advantages afforded by the school building, family income level, and cooperative standards helped indicate future success.
- An Analysis of Evaluation Techniques for an Activity Program
- This thesis is an examination of the techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of activities planned by elementary school teachers. The reasoning, functions, and adequacy of evaluation are among the covered topics.
- An Attempt to Produce a High Octane Gasoline from C4 Hydrocarbons
- This thesis presents the results of an experiment conducted to discover if selenic acid or monazite sand are possible catalysts that can be used for the alkylation of isobutane and isobutene.
- Chlorosulfonic Acid Reactions with Saturated Hydrocarbons
- This thesis examines the reactions of hydrocarbons exposed to chlorosulfonic acid in order to establish the reaction rate and associated molecular structure of each compound.
- Evaluation of School Units that Affected the Community
- This study examines a change from traditional to modern teaching in the Denton, Texas public schools. Issues faced by adminitation and teachers in three examined elementary schools provide information about the implementation of a plan focused on the particular needs of children in the community.
- An Analysis of the Adequacy of the Health Program in Certain Texas High Schools
- This thesis examines the state of Texas high school health programs using federal standards first established seven years previously.
- A Study of the Early Maturation Stages in the Male and Female Homophron Americanum
- This thesis presents the results of an investigation conducted to determine the maturation stages and chromosomal composition of the Homophron americanum (Sand Beetle) found in North Texas.
- The Strain of Melancholy in Eighteenth Century Poetry
- This thesis addresses the possible sources of melancholy evident in Eighteenth Century writing. Possibilities include nature, mental state, attitudes, sentimentalism, and significant works of fiction.
- Electrodeposition of Cadmium
- This thesis presents findings of experiments conducted to determine the most feasible method to electroplate metal.
- The Commercial Offerings and the Requirements for a Major at Seventy - One Institutions which Hold Membership in the American Association of Teachers Colleges
- The aim of this study is to discover how many of the examined seventy-one places of higher education offer undergraduate commerce courses.
- The Religious Factor in Social Acceptance and Emotional Stability
- This study examines the role that religion plays in the lives of high school children. A study conducted on Hondo, Texas high school children yielded data for the study.
- Determining the Functional Health Content of a Health Education Course for Sixth-Grade Pupils in the DeQueen School in Port Arthur, Texas
- This thesis is an examination of the material covered by a sixth - grade health education course and indicates areas requiring improvement. Data for the thesis came from DeQueen Elementary School in Port Arthur, Texas.
- Test Materials for Fundamental Elements in Clerical and Secreterial Subject Matter
- This thesis presents an overview and analysis of tests conducted to measure the quality of clerical and secreterial skills obtained by commerce education students and concludes with suggestions for future testing.
- A Comparative Study of the Educational Achievement of Two Groups of Seventh Grade Students Matched on the Basis of Intelligence Quotient, One Group from Independent School Districts, the Other from Common School Districts in Young County, Texas
- This study is the result of testing conducted on seventh grade students to determine the influence of environment on academic achievement.
- Preferences Shown by One Hundred Children in Each of the First, Third, and Fifth Grades of the Gladewater, Texas, Elementary School in Illustrating Six Types of Nature Poems
- This thesis indicates the nature poetry preferences of fifth grade elementary school children. Data gathered helped determine the preferred aspect of nature and choices of girls compared to boys.
- A Study of the Effect of Teacher - Pupil Ratio upon the Child's Achievement
- This study examines the impact that classroom size makes on the development of secondary students. To gather data, the author focused on Leverett's Chapel School near Kilgore, Texas.
- The Effect of Certain Classroom Procedures Combined with Certain Factors on Pupil Growth
- This thesis presents the results of standardized testing conducted on two groups of elementary school students. Test results indicated the progress and growth of traditionally educated sixth graders in Phillips, Texas when compared to newer trends.
- Teacher Tenure
- This study examines teacher tenure and the effect it has on education, children, and the public in order to determine whether or not legislation is needed.
- Correlation of Humus and Water Content on Saba Clay, Denton, Texas
- This study is an attempt to determine the relationship between humus and the water found in it and how both effect soil in Denton county, Texas.
- Federal Aid to Education
- This thesis measures the degree to which the Federal Government has assisted formal education for children in the united States.
- A Comparative Quantitative Study of the Common Elements Found in the Hackenberry
- This comparative study attempts to determine the importance of soil fertility in determining how much of an element a plant absorbs.
- Economic Relationships Between the United States and Chile
- This study examines the interdependent relationship between the United States and Chile by discussing commerce and industry between the two nations.
- The Certification of Teachers in Texas
- This study examines the developmental history of teacher's certifications in Texas as a means to highlight needed improvements.
- The Extent of Cheating and Factors Related to Cheating in the Junior High School Grades
- Thesis studying instances of cheating in junior high school. According to the introduction, the purpose of the study is: 1. To determine the extent to which pupils in the junior high school grades will cheat when allowed to score their own examination papers. 2. To determine the relation between the professed attitude toward cheating on examinations and actual cheating behavior. 3. To determine some factors related to cheating (p. 1).
- An Analysis of the Factors Affecting Consumer Co-operation in the United States
- A study of consumer cooperation in the United States relating to education, labor, business, religion, and government.
- To Determine Whether or Not the Colleges of Texas are Preparing their Students of Industrial Arts to Teach Effectively in the High Schools of Texas
- This is a study to determine whether the colleges of Texas are preparing their students of industrial arts to teach effectively in the high schools of Texas. The objectives of this study are to draw conclusions as to whether or not the colleges of Texas are preparing their students of industrial arts to teach effectively in the modern high schools; to show the training of industrial arts teachers; and to determine to what extent industrial arts are offered in the high schools of Texas.
- A Survey of the Physical Education Programs for Girls in the Affiliated Schools within a Radius of Sixty Miles of Denton Texas
- A survey of the physical education programs for high school girls near Denton, Texas to determine the extent of compliance with state law for physical education, the facilities for the program, training of the teachers, type of physical education program, and teaching load of physical education teachers.
- Legal Status of Labor in Great Britain and the United States
- An investigation of the legal status of labor in Great Britain and the United States. The basis of labor legislation is considered, and the development of labor legislation traced in both countries. A comparison of the legal status of labor at the present time in both countries is made. - Abstract
- The Present Conditions in Germany as an Effect of the Treaty of Versailles
- This is a study of the causes of the rise of the Third Reich, and its attitude toward the Treaty of Versailles.