Greatest common factor and least common multiple are the concepts used to play this game that has football as its basis. Rules and examples are given. (MP)

Computer programs for solving alphametics are discussed. A fortran program for solving a general additive alphametic is given. (MP)

A listing is given for this computer game for a PET computer. An example of one game concluded with a challenge to find a winning strategy. (MP)

The development and use of a simulation game designed to facilitate nationwide long-range library planning for American Indian communities is described. The use of simulation outcomes in plan development is analyzed. Implications on the effectiveness of simulation in the library planning process are made. (Author)

Surveys, creative language lessons, and games can help students examine English usage as a function of appropriateness. (DD)

Describes a simulation game, IDIOTS (Instructional Development in Ordinary Teaching Situations), which is designed to acquaint potential instructional developers, faculty and/or students, with the various aspects of instructional development. (RAO)

Briefly reviews several studies on the effectiveness of simulation games and reports an investigation examining the effectiveness of a simulation game designed to incorporate learning activities at three hierarchial levels suggested by Taba. (BR)

The author presents three methods for dealing with the problem of the number of tosses of a fair coin needed to obtain two consecutive heads. (MN)

Suggests ways to evaluate learning achieved through simulation games. Presents assumptions in learning theory, examines their relationship to gaming, and discusses research findings on simulation as a learning experience. Analyzes one game as a practical illustration for the type of evaluation criteria advocated. (Author)

Asserts that the greatest hindrance to creativity is what students have learned about school and describes exercises to encourage the creative writing process. (KS)

This article reports on an empirical investigation in an experimental-oriented collective bargaining situation in an undergraduate wage and salary administration course. A contract negotiation paradigm utilizes the concept of "vested interest," and demonstrates that this concept can be effectively incorporated into the game construct. (VT)

An experimental application of gaming technique in an undergraduate course in urban planning is described. Student response, which was generally favorable, is also discussed. (VT)

"Juegos comunicativos," a software program designed for use with the Apple IIe, IIc, or II+, emphasizes "communicative" computer-assisted Spanish language learning through five educational games. The program uses Spanish vocabulary and structures to solve "problems" rather than the standard drill-and-practice format.…

Describes commercial examples of computerized adventure games that have much to offer language learning. Features for such a program are suggested, and the means by which these programs can be modified for instructional purposes are discussed. (Author/CB)

Described are a variety of mathematical games that can be played on a chess board and using either chess pieces or counters that move according to chess-piece moves. (RH)