Describes the King William County, Virginia gifted program, which was begun in 1977, in terms of its two components (summer enrichment within the school and at the local community college and curriculum adaptations during the school year to meet individual needs). (AH)

Describes an attempt to supplement an advertising curriculum with two marketing and media software suppliers. (HOD)

The University for Youth, at the University of Denver's School of Education, offers a summer enrichment program for gifted and talented children in grades K through 12. (SB)

Argues that sequencing is the hidden agenda in many content area classrooms. Suggests that, if students are to improve their sequencing ability, teachers must become aware of the hidden, sequencing requirements in their curricula. Describes exercises for helping students become better sequencers. (FL)

Presents the information needed to play The Production Factor Game, and provides examples of the playing materials. This business game simulates the interaction of the three primary production factors (work, land, and capital) and is suitable for use in economics or social science classes in high schools and colleges. (JJD)

The "Moore Method" of teaching students through having them do proofs is described, and problems in its use are noted. A presentation of a Modified Moore Method is promoted that has worked well with undergraduates. It is felt that the principles applied can be translated to other subject areas. (MP)

Describes an experimental arts project in which groups of first and fourth grade students designed masks and used them to dramatize stories. The purpose of the project was to provide students with experiences with art forms while increasing their abilities to express feelings. (AM)

Details are provided about the American High School Mathematics Examination (AHSME), the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), and the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). The AIME will first be offered in 1983 as an intermediate examination between the AHSME and the USAMO. An appendix provides several sample problems. (MP)

Describes a writing program for kindergarten through grade 12, including a curriculum outline from writing readiness to maturity. (AEA)

Describes an English class designed to help high school seniors learn more about reading and to provide them with a knowledge of children's literature so that they can someday lead their children to literacy. (AEA)

Alternative techniques are suggested to some of the conventional approaches to teaching problem solving. Three general, conventional approaches are noted, and the nature and use of visual thinking is detailed as the fourth alternative. Examples of lessons with fifth graders using the fourth approach are provided to promote this method. (MP)

Outlines a program in journal writing and self-assessment for college students. (AEA)

Describes a science program developed by the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, "Nature in the City," in which students and teachers learn together about the natural community surrounding their school. Includes program's rationale, list of "adventures," and methods. Discusses strategies of Sherlock Holmes'"adventure" focusing on animal tracks…

Describes St. Maria Goretti School's Home/School-Read/Discuss program in which parent, teacher, and child sign a contract for leisure reading. Both parent and child read and discuss the selected books. Responsibilities of each participant are listed on the sample reading contract provided. (SJL)

The program was developed to minimize classroom disruptions which often occur when a behavior problem student (9 to 13 years old) from a special education homeroom is placed in the mainstream. The program also was designed to encourage on task performance and work completion both in the homeroom and mainstream settings through reinforcement for…