Diagrams that illustrate characteristics that are always, sometimes, or never present in a concept can be categorized as examples or nonexamples to broaden students' understanding of basic geometric concepts. (MKR)

Specific suggestions for teaching young children (ages 5-7) mathematical principles are offered, covering such concepts as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, arithmetical laws, and utilizing a story to teach various mathematical concepts and skills. (DB)

The positive uses of negative space and other creative ways to bolster kids' physical awareness and expression. (Editor)

Described is the use of the Stimulus-Organism-Response model in the development of seven sequenced learning activities to teach the names and order of the days of the week to retarded children. (DB)

Many studies have confirmed that mnemonic techniques facilitate the acquisition and retention of information. It was hypothesized that, through the reduction of errors in component memory for dimensions (hypotheses, cues, etc.), such techniques should improve performance on conceptual tasks. (Editor)

Poses solutions for our failure to show students how well mathematics interlocks with the physical structures of the Universe. Some examples are provided to illustrate the natural integration of mathematics and science. (ZWH)

Songs, rhymes, and sayings entered in this handbook are particularly useful as basic teaching techniques for babies and small children. Popular and easy to learn, many are simple Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Others are traditional songs and sayings that have been passed on from generation to generation in our culture. Some are appropriate for use…

This activity unit provides an example of how the construction and interpretation of graphs can be incorporated into elementary classroom activities. (MP)

A device is described that aids students in doing percentage problems. (MP)

Some procedures used for teaching a learning-disabled child are suggested as good teaching practices for the regular classroom. (MP)

Described is an exercise that will help college-level psychology students learn abstract and relational thinking skills. The exercise will provide students with a new way to handle compare-and-contrast questions. (RM)

Presents activities designed to help children understand the notion of a sample in a homogeneous group, a concept essential to understanding "R times E" problems. Underscores the importance of children's understanding the situation in a problem so that they can solve it. (JN)

Enrichment activities are scrutinized and three criteria are derived: improvement, ornamental, or fertilization. Four stages of responses to such activities are discussed. (MP)

In using mobiles as a lesson in a high school sculpture class, two important factors, necessary for a successful project, were discussed. One was motion, the other the level of sophistication desired. Students developed complex concepts while learning to appreciate the construction of a mobile. (Author/RK)

Presents lessons and reproducible student worksheets for grades three to four and grades five to six to investigate large numbers and comprehend their magnitude. (MKR)