A game similar to the television game "Concentration" can be effectively used for drill on computation such as equivalence of fractions. (SD)

This study focused on individual differences in game behavior with respect to the motives of each participant. (Author/RK)

After studying a unit on probability students "put it all together" by analyzing outcomes of real and computer-simulated games of craps. FORTRAN and APL programs for generation of the games are provided in this article. (SD)

The author describes a game in which students must determine by asking a small number of questions which of 24 attribute blocks has been chosen. The activity is appropriate for primary children using blocks to keep track of answers, or for older students working mentally. (SD)

Games and activities, which are fun, practical, and related to the child's world, are presented. Suggestions are given for building skills in estimating lengths, guessing how many, recognizing patterns in counting, multiplying with "waffles," classifying by attributes, and adding and subtracting with special cards, relays, and play…

A game similar to Nim is described. Students in grades three through six have played the game in conjunction with the study of modular arithmetic,and have been able to develop winning strategies. (SD)

Need a motivation idea to spark interest? Try a science week, a math carnival, what have you. Stress the doing, not merely the viewing. (Editor)

The performance capabilities of the best computer chess programs are compared with their human counterparts with emphasis being placed on machine behavior limits. (Author)

Describes two exercises which demonstrate to students the mechanics involved in arriving at logical conclusions. (BR)