Seven physical education teachers present messages on a variety of topics. (AN)

A breakdown in procedural education is responsible for the present inability to conceptualize change in medical education. (Editor/IR)

Presents extensive multimedia listing of new and forthcoming films, videocassettes, filmstrips, slides, transparencies, discs and tapes, and multimedia kits released between April and December 1982. Materials are arranged under 62 subject headings and by medium within each area. A table of contents and directory of distributors are provided. (EJS)

Microcomputer simulation games are discussed and are viewed as being of the same nature as traditional imitation and role-playing activities. Some aspects of six commercially available games that could be used in computer assisted instruction (CAI) are reviewed. All examples chosen were among those thought to emphasize positive attitudes. (MP)

The "P.A.C. Game" provides a creative way for preservice teachers to develop their understanding of taxonomies of objectives in the psychomotor, affective, and cognitive domains. The game also helps give teachers feedback about students' progress. (PP)

Earlier research in Dutch deep sea fishing showed competition between skippers. Since cooperation in fleets could be a solution to economic and social problems and the industry couldn't accept this, a simulation-experiment was carried out. Although competition existed initially, skippers later tried cooperation under reward conditions. The…

Several brief articles are included in this section. "Purple Puzzlers" are challenging problems for algebra students. "Linear Invaders" is a game to reinforce concepts of graphing lines. "The Diagonal Method" is used to prove that the real and natural numbers cannot be put into one-to-one correspondence. (MNS)

Index cards, masking tape, pizza shells, golf tees, and empty soda bottles can be used to make manipulative objects to be used in children's mathematics games. Twenty-two games that provide practice in number drills and problem solving are described, along with instructions for making objects needed for the games. (PP)

Discusses advantages of using adventure games in the classroom, reviewing several popular adventures, and comparing (in chart format) 41 currently available programs. Comparison includes system requirement, suggested age, student rating, current price, format (text or text/graphics), fantasy/adventure and historical/scientific qualities, graphics…

A collection of ideas developed by teachers to help children get acquainted with each other and their new teachers during the first few days of school are suggested. Included are ideas about: (1) a giant grid which shows how each child's personal attributes fit in with those of other classmates; (2) a "personality-in-the-box"; and (3) a…

Variations on a card trick are noted, with a formula for generalizing them. Another trick which can be proved with algebraic principles is then presented. (MNS)

Describes The Information Game, a computer game intended primarily for management information system research. The use of this game will aid researchers in answering questions about the ways decisionmakers gather information and how they use it. (JJD)

Reviews "Earthquakes and Volcanoes" (grades 3-6), "Metric Football" (a game), and "Happy Metrics I and II" (grades 4-6). Includes format, nature of activities, source, price, and reviewer's comments. (JN)