Reports that students frequently confuse meanings of terms and misunderstand function-related concepts. Also, providing mental images of functions is often limited to elementary algebra examples. This article describes a game which can help create conceptual links between the function properties and their various representations. (PK)

Three geometry games are presented. For each game, the game itself and the instructional objectives are discussed. (PK)

Argues that geometry games are potentially effective instructional activities for all grade levels--even high school. Three games and some suggestions for varying the games are presented. (PK)

Using the ethnomethodological and conversation-analytic perspectives, this study points out some directions for the sociological and linguistic analyses of simulation-games based on inspection of video-recordings of actual examples of second language learner game participation. (Author/SED)

After completing personal identification forms consisting only of numbers (phone number, Social Security number, etc.), students discuss the need for more personal means of identification within society in order for people to feel a useful sense of identity. (AV)

Two suggestions for making drill-and-practice activities and one graphing activity are presented: (1) specific directions for making a drill wheel for use with any set of numbers or operation; (2) a game with "happy numbers" for practice in addition and squaring; (3) plotting directions for making holiday pictures. (LS)

Values of games as teaching strategies are outlined. In the simulation described in this paper students assume certain roles, analyze information, and make decisions. This is an example of how gaming might be used in a problem solving situation in a high school or college classroom. (SM)

Presents problem solving model based on "Pac Man," which is designed to help develop systematic, throughtful, and productive decision making skills. The model--including steps in problem solving process, suggested questions for teachers to ask students, anticipated student responses--and applications to new situations are discussed. Four…

A multitude of activities with dice involving topics such as place value, addition and subtraction of whole numbers, fractions, and probability are presented. All of the activities listed have been field tested and are taught as games. (MP)

The use of educational games as an instructional tool is promoted and criteria are presented that teachers could use in selecting games. (MP)

Describes a "preliminary" course for English as a foreign language in Grades 5-6, including games and situational conversations. An outline is given, ordered on the basis of increasing difficulty. Hints are given for extending the repertoire of games. Finally, the value of written texts is discussed. (IFA/WGA)

A transactional analysis exercise useful in developing human relations abilities is presented for secretaries. The main purpose of the exercise is to make people aware of how they affect others and to improve their relationship with others. Decision-making and time management are other aspects of the activity. (TA)

Presents a critical review of "The Oregon Trail" CD-ROMs. Argues that "The Oregon Trail" is sexist, racist, culturally insensitive, and contemptuous of the earth, imparting bad values and wrong history. Suggests questions teachers can ask before choosing to use these materials, and offers classroom activities to develop students' critical computer…

This assessment of two computerized vocabulary games addressed three issues: (1) did undergraduate students' scores improve when they reviewed the meanings of words?; (2) did students improve their ability to determine the meaning of new words?; and (3) did students with low verbal skills demonstrate greater improvement than students with high…