SECONDARY SCHOOL SECTION SURVEY In planning the expansion of the Secondary School Section of the Journal we hope to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of teachers in many diverse teaching situations. In order to do this, we need to have input from the teachers in the field about their problemsand concerns and what they perceiveasuseful for their classrooms. Would you takea few moments to fill out the survey I d o w and send it tu me, along with any comments or suggestions you may have. If you do nut wish to cut up your Journnl, you may send a xerugraphic copy. Thank you all in advance for your assistance. Mickey Sarquis High School Editor Journal of Chemical Education Miami University-Middletown 4200 East University Blvd. Middletown. Ohio 45042
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