Variations on rummy are presented as a means of providing practice for related mathematical concepts at both the pictorial and abstract levels. Rules are outlined and eight examples of card topics are shown. (MP)

The revival of Marylhurst College as Marylhurst Education Center, a "college for lifelong learning with a strong emphasis on experiential education," is described. Efforts by the institution to raise funds, revise its curriculum and offer credit for experiential learning, and attract new students is discussed. (LBH)

Science activities or experiments described are: (1) plant cloning, (2) determining the cost-effectiveness of gas and electric heating, and (3) a physics project competition. (MDR)

The tradition in India of practical/laboratory field work carried out by students individually or in small groups is reviewed, and recommendations for assessing such work are outlined, including such skills as recording observations, interpreting results, planning procedures and techniques for solving special problems. (LBH)

Construction of a series of 13 nested, regular tetrahedrons from 12 square sheets of paper without using geometric instruments, scissors, or glue is described. (MN)

The aim of the author was to ascertain how well a Dutch approach to introducing probability into the elementary school curriculum could be attempted by English children. Classroom situations are described. (MN)

Describes the circumstances which provoked creative expression in writing by a seven-year-old in an English primary school, and discusses the school's flexible, humanistic environment. (BR)

A set of geometric pieces is used to solve problems involving geometry, combinations, division, and money. (JT)

Ideas, suggestions and activities for preschool through the early primary grades. (Editor)

The article defines and explores the problems concerning use of public lands by organized groups and makes recommendations for increasing the likelihood of continued use in the future. (NQ)

Mission: Division, to be used either as a game or as a classroom activity, stresses the steps of the long division algorithm. (JT)

A description is given of a classroom activity for grades seven through twelve which involves the construction of replicating polygons. Worksheets and solutions are provided. (MN)

Active involvement in metric measurement for students and teachers is suggested through a five-phase approach to learning stations which permit participation in making measurements. (JT)

The author argues the case for having students learn mathematics while developing mathematical models for real situations. Examples of mathematical models and modelling possibilities are given for various fields of interest. (MN)