Presented is a sequenced series of approximately 25 lessons designed to help mothers increase the interpersonal problem solving ability and behavioral adjustment of their 4- and 5-year-old children. It is explained that the program which takes 20 minutes per day over a 3 month period, combines an educational and preventive mental health approach.…

The six experiments presented in these two manuals were designed for use in any introductory or advanced undergraduate psychology course either partially or totally concerned with human cognition. One manual serves as the teacher's accompaniment to the actual experiments detailed in the student's manual. A list of textbooks which might be…

Realizing the importance of counseling girls in self-concept, realistic goals, values, priorities, and decision-making in a changing world this packet was developed by the Commission on the Status of Women. Included in the packet are: When I Grow Up I'm Going to be Married--a game illustrating how time and circumstance affect women (for classroom…

This guide for a mathematics curriculum for grades 1-4 presents topics in sequential order for the entire four-year program. Grade level was not used for separating units; instead, an integrated sequencing of concepts was used in preparing this guide. The relationship between units is specified for the teacher as an explicit mapping of how a…

The procedural details of three measures of family problem-solving behavior are presented. These measures are used to code videotapes that are recorded when family members discuss and try to solve a family problem that they consider important. The measures were developed to accompany methods for training parents and their preadolescent and…

The purpose of this unit is to give an introduction to the phases of a change program rather than to give a specific training for leadership in conducting each phase. The task flow is presented as an application of a general problem-solving model. A person who completes this program should be able to define the problem-solving process, list its…

Archimedes' shoemaker's knife problem is interesting in its own right and also allows the demonstration of heuristic teaching ideas and a different method of doing a routine construction. The focus in the article is on the thought processes involved and questions asked when attempting proofs with the problem. (MNS)

This book is a useful tool for recreation educators in carrying out their responsibilities for preparing the next generation for effective service in recreation and parks. The need for this book is apparent, because few recreation curricula include courses in problem solving. It is true that many texts dealing with recreation describe policies and…

The decision support system (DSS) environment, the functional requirements of a DSS, and the architectural requirements of the computer systems and communications network necessary to support a DSS are discussed. Changes in the computing environment that are necessary to implement decision support systems are suggested. (Author/MLW)

An activity is described in which students write programs for each other using the Logo programing language. A program developed by two fifth graders is discussed. (MNS)

How writing skills are used in remedial mathematics classes to help college students attain better problem-solving achievement is described. Data affirm the value of the approach. (MNS)

An applications problem, which illustrates an important technique in mathematical applications, is presented and discussed. (MK)

Special ways of using computers as a useful tool in algebra instruction are reviewed, with applications to linear equations featured. (MP)

The use of mathematical modelling as a systematic framework for solving word problems is presented. Applications for typical elementary algebra and calculus problems are featured. (MP)

This 21st Century Skills Map is the result of hundreds of hours of research, development and feedback from educators and business leaders across the nation. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has issued this map for the core subject of English.