Guidelines are offered for modifying the classroom environment to develop better listening skills in children with poor listening skills. Included are general considerations about the characteristics and needs of children with poor listening skills, specific activities in the classroom to enhance skills in these children, and whole-class listening…

Argues that developing the stylistic abilities of school jazz bands and choruses can be done by listening to jazz and scat-singing techniques. Presents basic scat techniques to be used by both bands and choruses. Includes list of representative jazz performers who illustrate these techniques. (DB)

A fourth grade teacher commemorated Black History Month with a study of African culture and geography. Students were assigned to make a chosen African country come alive through an oral presentation. Finger puppets, which students outfitted in traditional tribal attire, were used to enhance the project. (SM)

Profiles the career of Roger Cousinet relative to the "New Education" he advocated throughout the later half of his life. Describes his notion of free-group work method and its psychological bases. Gives an overview of the "New Education" and relates Cousinet's ideas to today's classroom. (KO)

What is number sense, why it is important, how it is taught, and how it is measured are each discussed. Examples with concrete materials, calculators, and pattern recognition are included. (MNS)

The focus is on number sense in which students use the language, concepts, and operations of mathematics to find the desired numbers on a hundred chart. Worksheets for levels one-two, three-four, five-six, and seven-eight are included. (MNS)

A police officer presented a question about a formula on speeding. This application was a good real-world example of radicals to present in an algebra class. How it was used is presented. (MNS)

Discussion of the use of filmstrips, audiotape recorders, and record players for instructional purposes highlights the possibilities of each medium for individualized instruction as well as for classroom use. Benefits of each technology are described, and teacher and student activities are suggested. (LRW)

How principals can help teachers to use manipulative materials for mathematics instruction is discussed, with eight tips presented. (MNS)

Suggests the use of Sumi-e painting with its emphasis upon simplicity as a means of motivating students to explore a new and interesting form of visual expression. Describes an activity which involves a demonstration of this art form. Includes a chart showing the seven basic Japanese Sumi-e strokes. (KO)

Describes an American literature class project to save a covered bridge from collapse. Illustrates how student initiative in contacting government agencies and news media, learning the history of the bridge, and raising public awareness about the project led to a joint county agreement to preserve the historic span. (DHP)

Described are activities using jar lids for sorting, classifying, and graphing; ordering; and measuring circumference and diameter. (MNS)

Difficulties experienced by algebra students are listed, with comments on what can be done and some implications for teaching. (MNS)

Topics from graph theory are introduced at an informal level and thereby made accessible to the majority of secondary school students. Three worksheets are included. (MNS)

Presents a group of 21 innovative science activities from teachers nationwide designed to sharpen elementary students knowledge of science. The article is part of a package of 100 creative ideas for keeping elementary students enthused about learning in language arts, science, social studies, and math. (SM)