Mathematics is a language -- a way of describing, recording in mathematical sentences, and interpreting the symbols used to denote relationships. It is also an activity involving a way of thinking and a means of using relationships to solve problems. Opportunities must be provided for these activities in mathematics teaching. (Author/JN)

A series of lessons designed to promote problem-solving skills by encouraging students to write programs is presented. All samples of solutions are written in BASIC. (MP)

Problem-solving activities of one form or another are encouraged at all times, with problem-solving lessons recommended at least every 10 to 12 days throughout the year. A number of ways to carry out such a heavy schedule are outlined. (MP)

An approach to problem solving broader than the traditional one most often used by instructors is described and recommended. Implementation of these ideas has the potential of increasing problem solving ability of students while promoting a fuller appreciation of the value of the process. (MP)

Bulletin boards are viewed as an integral part of the teaching-learning process. Examples of boards that encourage students to interact and learn are presented. Teachers are encouraged to try to set up some of their own favorite bulletin boards in this particular format. (MP)

Included are 13 enrichment activities for gifted elementary school students in the subjects of mathematics, classroom seating arrangements, logic, language arts, and science. (CJ)

A general analysis of the learning process precedes the discussion of a teaching model designed to provide effective control of the process of attaining knowledge. Features of the model discussed include preliminary knowledge, motivation, presentation and activities, feedback, and planning the assimilation process of a complete subject. A 21-item…

A dialog shows how student-teacher interaction on problems can help students learn. Fifty sample problems are provided as starting points for class discussions from grade three through college. Six purposes such problems can serve are identified. A method of classroom presentation, the mathematical scavenger hunt, is discussed. (MP)

Technical program planners tailor curricula to the needs of industry, sometimes giving minimal attention to the needs of students. Application of the problem-solving model creates new jobs to meet the needs of students as well as industry. (Author)

Presents discussion on: (1) computer assisted synthesis in industry and academia; (2) computer applications to teaching organic synthesis; (3) a computer program (ORGSYN) incorporating reactions to synthesize aliphatic compounds; and (4) the design of a computer program as a heuristic device in an introductory organic course. (SK)

Curriculum theory must attend to three problem areas: educational practice, ethical criteria, and content. Educational practice includes questions about predictions, explanations, and descriptions. Ethical criteria are used to clarify improvements in values. Substantive content ranges across areas of human inquiry from the humanities to natural…

Preservice teacher education candidates need to learn a more flexible approach in teaching behavioral objectives. Modified behavioral objectives can be achieved through a creative teaching sequence. The creative teaching sequence, a set of lessons which promotes the development of students' problem solving abilities, attempts to unify the concepts…

The goal is to make some suggestions that may be useful to teachers in meeting the mathematics needs of the noncollege-bound student. It is felt teachers can motivate pupils with problems that are relevant and practical. Further, teachers need to approach mathematics from a realistic point of view. (MP)

A class activity is detailed in which alternative designs for glasses are examined. The goal is to design a glass which is built tilted, so that beer can be poured in without creating a foam problem. The activity is viewed as one leading to interesting questions. (MP)

A method developed at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for teaching modification of cavity design to large numbers of preclinical students in operative dentistry is reported. It standardizes the learning process for this complex problem-solving skill. (MLW)