17. Are criticisms by the teacher made sufficiently frequent and direct to make pupils careful, but not so frequently and pointedly as to discourage pupils?
18. Are pupils expected to present a connected account of the topics studied and to do this in a clear, forceful, logical manner?
19. Are dates and other mere facts properly subordinated to the real ideas for which they stand?
20. Are the salient points of the lesson collected and tabulated as the lesson proceeds?
21. Is this done by the teacher, or by the pupils, or by both?
22. Do pupils show by their attitude, facial expression, and responsiveness that they are satisfied with the recitation as it progresses?
23. Are formal debates and informal discussions ever permitted in the class?
24. Is use made of the dramatic powers of pupils to interpret and assimilate history?
25. Are visits with the class made to places and institutions of historic interest?
26. Are mock elections and other civic procedures allowed?