Presents a method for increasing the effectiveness of reading programs and extending reading instruction by teaching content area teachers in the school system. Bibliography. (RW)

Compared effect of six instructional strategies (discovery, two expository lessons, prototype development, interrogatory, and combination of interrogatory/prototype development) on concept learning of college students (N=230). Results suggest use of prototype developmental method alone or in combination with interrogatory method if high levels of…

Describes insights and attitudes toward computer-based learning which developed during design of "Computer Power," an introductory programming curriculum for junior high, high school, and junior college students. Learning and thinking, computer power meta-goals, and computer power subject matter goals are highlighted. (EJS)

A problem involving the search for an equivalence class of triangles is viewed to provide several exciting and satisfying moments of insight. After solving the original problem, there is a brief discussion of a slight variation and several notes regarding related theorems and ideas. References for additional exploration are provided. (MP)

The nature of an investigation into numbers termed Nearly Isosceles Pythagorean Triples (NIPTs) is detailed. The exploration, even though it is stated to have no practical value, is defended as helping pupils see the beauty of patterns in mathematics. Two questions regarding the pattern of generating NIPTs are noted. (MP)

Describes an approach for designing instructional units based on careful consideration of the reading curriculum and its psychological foundations, and examines factors associated with the use of a small stand-alone computer to provide the primary instructional environment. Twenty-two references are listed. (Author/MER)

Presented is a method for finding two triangles that have five pairs of congruent parts, yet fail to be congruent. The solution is thought to involve some creative insights that should challenge both the teacher and students to recall and analyze all the congruence axioms and theorems. (MP)

The current and future development of "Geography 16-19," a curriculum project which combines a man-environment approach to geography with enquiry-based learning is discussed. Included is an overview of the curriculum framework, courses, syllabi, and teaching materials. (DC)

Four specific problems are presented, discussed, and extended to illustrate how diverse instructional strategies, materials, and resources can be used to develop problem-solving skills. (MP)

The problem of finding the maximum number of right angles a polygon can have, given the number of sides, is discussed in detail. (MP)

A set of activities geared towards decoding messages by evaluating algebraic expressions and discovering coding rules by analyzing pairs of coded messages is presented. (MP)

A lesson involving moebius strips and geometric properties is reviewed. Specific activities are suggested. (MP)

Describes a science program designed for gifted seventh and eighth grade students. Includes curriculum guidelines; implementation, development, and evaluation of the program. (MA)

This report describes several student investigations in an undergraduate mathematics degree course. (MP)