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Peer reviewedHauge, Sharon K.; Robbins, Paul R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
Proposals for modifying attitudes and anxieties about mathematics by inner city students and increasing the chances these pupils have to succeed in college mathematics are presented. Orientation sessions are proposed for students entering colleges with mathematics deficiencies and anxieties. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Mathematics Anxiety
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
The need for nutrition education to be given higher priority in science instruction in today's world is promoted. Nutrition is viewed as a significant problem for all persons in a personal sense and in a societal sense. (MP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dietetics, Elementary Secondary Education, Nutrition
Peer reviewedJones, Edward Everett – School Science and Mathematics, 1981
Some of the major concerns regarding competency-based education (CBE) and ways of dealing with them are discussed. CBE is viewed as an opportunity for educators to work for real improvement in the teaching and learning process. (MP)
Descriptors: Competence, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGibney, Thomas C.; Meiring, Steven P. – School Science and Mathematics, 1983
Described is a two-week summer institute with 57 Ohio teachers in grades K-12. The teachers were given experiences in problem solving to help them broaden perceptions of real problem solving. Sixteen problem-solving strategies and four illustrative problems are included, and teachers' evaluative comments are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Mathematics Curriculum
