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IIe aS The author recognizes the limitations of this
3 e only 60 cases were used and therefore does not
make any cleim of finality, but it is hoped that this experiment
might be suggestive to many physical directors who are attempt-
ing seientifie teaching in physical education. There are sever-
al places in physical education in which this type of effort
might be made. The following might be suggestive:

1. Individual instruction is enhanced when the instructor knows
the skills of each pupil. This is only possible when each
student has been tested in the perenne eativity in which
he is engaged.

2. Pupil interest is developed when the pupil can see the pm gress
he is making as show by periodic testing.

S. Final grades can be more accurately given when actual scores
are present.

4e The coaches of basketball teams will make wiser choices and
better elimination of men from their squads when men remain
on the squad on the basis of actual performance in tests
rather than mere opinion of one man.