The game of Fractional Dominoes is illustrated. (DT)

Describes a classroom game demonstrating the effect people have upon their environmental system. Presents the rules and examples of playing cards that can be cut out, copied, or pasted on filecards. (MLH)

This volume describes and gives instructions for Native American dances and games as gathered by, and in some cases adapted by, an anthropologist working among native peoples at the beginning of the 20th Century. Part I contains dances and songs. The first is called "The Life of the Corn," a drama in five dances. Also included are three…

Reports research on game playing and the learning associated with it which had three purposes: to contribute knowledge to develop a theory of learning in games; to provide useful information about the effectiveness of games for game designers, teachers, and curriculum specialists; to develop a set of research instruments. (JM)

Four activities are discussed, each of which have students working cooperatively in teams. The topics involved are estimating and counting, addition in a strategy situation, the concept of variable, and problem solving. Complete directions for the teacher are given. (LS)

Directions are given for a game providing practice with multiplication combinations and for a game involving counting and number combinations. (DT)

This paper describes an experiment involving the use of laboratory education (Bradford, Gibb, & Benne, 1964; Bennis & Schein, 1965) and was designed on the assumption that improvement of communication in managerial workgroups enhances task effectiveness. (Author)

Paper presented at the workshop on "The Utilization of Games in the Ego and Educational Development of Children, (National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland, May 25-26, 1967).

Provides a detailed description of Lemonade, a business game designed to introduce elementary and secondary students to the basics of business; i.e., problem solving strategies, hypothesis formulation and testing, trend analysis, prediction, comparative analysis, and effects of such factors as advertising and climatic conditions on sales and…

Activities noted cover: (a) Observation; (b) Classification; (c) Ordering; (d) Patterning; (e) Prenumber Concepts; and (f) Early Number Concepts. The variety of activities that can be done with buttons is seen as endless. Instructors are expected to be able to extend and adapt the material for individual classroom needs once they observe their…

Ideas are presented to help teachers bring some excitement into their classes and help children view mathematics as an enjoyable learning experience. It is felt that the introduction of the activities can help transform mathematics classes into true learning centers, lessen mathematics anxiety, and encourage increased student involvement. (MP)

Games are promoted as useful tools that can become an integral part of the mathematics curriculum. Advantages to students and teachers are noted. Guidelines for the construction of games are provided and ways of incorporating games into a mathematics program are discussed. Active child involvement is seen as fundamental. (MP)

Describes a study to determine the existence and extent of differences in the ways men and women perceive simulation exercises. From the data presented, it is concluded that there do seem to be important sex-based differences. Sixteen references are listed. (LLS)