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Peer reviewedKarylowski, Jerzy – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
Described is a classroom demonstration of the regression toward the mean effect. The demonstration is highly concrete and strictly psychological in nature. It may be used in both small and large classes and does not assume any statistical background. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Educational), Higher Education, Learning Activities, Predictive Measurement
Peer reviewedSmith, Murray R. – Journal of American Indian Education, 1982
Science is an "approach in process development." Native American students have well-developed processes which can be best utilized by teaching science using activities which capitalize on students' processes. This article discusses processes first, then applies the content in a cultural framework to enhance science for Native American…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indian Education, Archaeology, Astronomy
Peer reviewedBrowning, Christine A.; Channell, Dwayne E. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1992
Describes an activity that introduces students to the use of database software to collect and interpret data. Asks middle school students to collect personal information regarding their dominant hand, eye, and thumb. Students use FIND and AND commands to create tables and respond to questions related to the data. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Data Analysis, Data Collection
