Different regular-polygon-shaped candles wound with a sheet of paper are cut through obliquely. When the papers are unwound, unique patterns are revealed. Investigation of these patterns leads to the discovery of geometric concepts. (JP)

A hypothetical story suggests that were there no textbooks teachers would stretch themselves and children would learn to look into the community for answers. Argues that textbooks should be aids to learning rather than the only source of learning. (Author/DN)

Discusses a way to teach coherent thought in subjects like history. (Author)

Children's natural enthusiasm for science is too often destroyed by the way the subject is taught. An elementary school teacher explains how to instill in young students an interest in science and a desire to understand why things happen as they do. (PP)

An exploration approach with calculators that promotes student investigation and development of mathematical processes and concepts is highlighted. The presentation helps to highlight the enormous potential of calculators to facilitate new and imaginative approaches to certain areas of number work, and shows how student interest is promoted. (MP)

An example of a lesson involving calculators that focused on calculator use is given. An examination of the traditional algorithm by the students led to student-directed investigations. (MP)

Practical tips on the teaching of subtraction, addition and subtraction of fractions, and finding the vertex of a parabola are given. (MK)

Describes a test designed to measure outcomes of "inquiry" social studies programs in elementary schools. Results indicate that inquiry students, or those whose teachers use inductive methods to encourage active participation in learning, perform better than noninquiry students on tasks requiring higher cognitive processes. (Author/KC)

Three examples are given illustrating the use of the calculator in problems where determining patterns and making conjectures are stressed. (MP)

A program to help children become aware of the biological interdependence of living things is being introduced into Swedish preschool programs. Program background and focus on discovery learning are discussed. For journal availability, see SO 505 539. (AV)