Asserting that problem solving is the most important mathematical skill that elementary students need to learn, the authors present teaching tips and sample problems geared to the primary and intermediate grades. (SJL)

A simple method, based on a short list of considerations students might make when involved in value-related situations can quickly show teachers the relative merits of the several reflective approaches to values education. The method is useful in building classroom lessons and helping students explore the ethics of their actions. (SB)

Includes practical suggestions submitted by teachers concerning the use of student autobiographies in the reading lab, a sensible approach to inservice, critical reading instruction, and the development of a unit on planning a vacation. (MKM)

Three methods of proof are analyzed as a means of aiding teachers in presenting arguments for certain number concepts. These are: (1) proof by contradiction, (2) Venn diagrams, and (3) method of exhaustion. (MP)

Through a variety of teaching methods, dance and movement education may be used to stimulate students' personal and creative growth and to integrate such diverse curricula as language arts, mathematics, and social studies. (LH)

Skills development in reading should be balanced with reading, listening, and talking activities which focus on content and themes, so that reading comprehension is also developed. (SJL)

Proposes strategies and activities for use by elementary school social studies classroom teachers as they develop and implement consumer education programs. Guidelines include defining the problem, identifying goals, considering alternatives, analyzing consequences, and selecting a solution in terms of goals. (Author/DB)

A high degree of classroom activity relevant to the lesson content positively influenced achievement in high school algebra lessons. (Editor)

Relates how a conference call to Ernest Hemingway's son, Gregory, resolved questions and brought understanding and excitement to a group of Iowa high school students enrolled in a 12-week Hemingway seminar. (FL)

Redefines the "situational" approach to language teaching as meaning more than mere reference to space and time. Criteria for judging the realism of a situation and the authenticity of the language used are discussed as presented in materials for students of foreign languages. (CFM)

Offers advice and practical suggestions to teachers of the Latin language. It is argued that if Latin is used in the classroom in interesting activities, the students will learn the language better and more quickly. (CFM)

Presents two exercises in astronomy: (1) the production of star trails and (2) the measurement of the distance between stars and their apparent movement in the sky. Includes directions, illustrations, and activity questions. (MA)

The potentials of computer systems designed to help students in learning mathematics are explored, and some barriers to implementation are discussed. (MP)

Describes the use of the "micrologue," a brief narrative on cultural topics, to develop linguistic and cultural skills in the language classroom. (AM)

Proposes learning activities for French students, based on the "Tour de France." (AM)