Explores many facets of paradoxical communication in interpersonal encounters; and presents a structured interpersonal exercise which provides students with experiential learning in how to identify and deal effectively with many subtle manifestations of paradoxical communication. (Author/CMV)

Describes a simulation exercise designed to illustrate the effects of incentives on individual and group behavior. Examination of game-generated data suggests that the schemes affect both individual and group behavior. (Author/CMV)

A number game, used with sixth- and seventh-grade students, involving place value is described and discussed. (MK)

Among topics discussed during this interview with Martin Gardner are: The origin and future of "Mathematical Games," pseudoscience, mathematicians and the public, and teaching. (PK)

The Feshbach and Roe test of empathy was administered to 84 children aged 6 and 7 years while they were preparing either to compete or to cooperate with another child on a game. (JMB)

Ten games and activities designed to teach basic vocabulary to primary grade children are described. Basic Bingo, Word Hunt, Categories, and Scrabble are among the activities presented. (CL)

It was concluded that playing squash is an activity that results in heart rate responses of sufficient intensity to elicit aerobic training effects without producing high lactic acid concentration in the blood. (MM)

Descriptions of three games appropriate for elementary school and handicapped children in physical education are provided. (JMF)

This article examines methods of solution, including a computer program, of a well-known puzzle. (MK)

A collection of activities specifically designed to stimulate babies during the first six months of life. (CM)

A classroom game patterned after "Hollywood Squares" is described as a way to disguise drill on basic skills and provide an incentive for doing homework. (MP)

The evolution of a computer program that plays a game involving dice is described. The overall strategy was improved by introducing skill levels. (MP)

Describes a model to be used by designers, users, or researchers in appraising management games based on four concentric circles which put the game in the context of (1) game purposes, (2) cognitive objectives, (3) affective objectives, and (4) management qualities and skills. (Author/CMV)

A compilation of selected reading games by experienced classroom teachers to send home to parents and help children maintain skills and concepts over the summer. (SS)