The programing language PROLOG is compared to LOGO in terms of its ability to handle mathematical ideas. This is demonstrated by using PROLOG in solving a geometric theorem and two lemmas. The listings of the computer programs used to solve the problems are included. (KR)

This study videotaped 58 university students in coeducational volleyball classes to determine what happens in physical education classes to improve student achievement. Results show that physical education teachers must increase the number and quality of learning trials to enhance motor skill proficiency.(SM)

Describes how parents can be most effective in teaching their children to value the written language as communication and enjoy reading. Parents are encouraged to keep reading meaningful and make it fun, optimize the child's environment, and maximize success to develop the child's self-concept as a reader. (SM)

Offers games for the elementary school mathematics teacher that include opportunities for the consolidation and practice of fundamental skills and routines. (JJK)

This lesson plan uses evergreen trees on sale in cities and villages during the Christmas season to teach identification techniques. Background information, activities, and recommended references guides deal with historical, symbolic and current uses of evergreen trees, physical characteristics, selection, care, and suggestions for post-Christmas…

Eight field trip suggestions for the school grounds with activities to enhance such skills as observing, comparing, describing, drawing conclusions, investigating, mapping, developing vocabulary, sequencing events, inferring, interpreting, and writing for all grades and ages. (MCO)

Describes a learning exercise to combine the goal of global understanding and appreciation with global knowledge. Suggests that students (1) take a systematic inventory of their personal possessions, (2) record the origin of each on a world map, and (3) analyze and discuss their findings. Reports results of student surveys listing origins and…

Describes the activities associated with lesson plan development in an elementary social studies methods class. Recommends developing lessons about "international day" as designated by the United Nations. Includes a listing of International Days and Weeks. (CFR)

Asserts that, despite an increased awareness of the need to include the contributions and perspectives of women in the curriculum, topics are not being integrated into the social studies curriculum. Includes a biographical sketch of Susan B. Anthony and a list of women's studies curriculum resources. (CFR)

Traces the preparation of communicative syllabuses for courses at the School of Language and Culture for Foreigners in Siena, Italy. In particular, the communicative acts chosen for study, the language skills to be developed, the cultural content, and the teaching activities are discussed. (32 references) (CFM)

Suggested are some instructional strategies for dealing with the challenge of teaching students with limited English language proficiency. An example of a classroom activity designed to implement these suggestions is presented. (CW)

Described is a "stock market" game in which students can strengthen many mathematical concepts and skills while learning more about economics and world events. Background information on the stock market, directions for playing the game, a worksheet, and ways to integrate other curriculum areas are included. (KR)

Described are three mathematics games that parents can play with their children. These games involve parents in helping children to learn and practice mathematics in the home. Teaching, learning, and practice games are included. (KR)

Described is an activity in which students develop their own number system. This activity allow students to examine the structure and history of number systems and to discover the power and respectable efficiency of the number system used today. (KR)

An algebra class activity of creating computer graphics by connecting a series of ordered number pairs with subsequent investigations involving the transformations of the functional relationship between the elements of those ordered pairs is presented. (JJK)