This is one of a series of reports summarizing the results of the second mathematics assessment conducted by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Nine, 13- and 17-year-olds were assessed during the 1977-78 school year. The assessment measured achievement in various content areas at four levels of cognitive processes (knowledge,…

Two computer-based instructional projects and a workbook model designed to emphasize three different applications of expertise in medical problem-solving are described. The "CVTEST" Project (cardiovascular) explored the use of a computer program to provide guidance to students and facilitate self-assessment. The program does not directly teach,…

This brief guide is designed to help teachers learn how to integrate content and problem solving skills in the social studies curriculum. Problem-solving skills include analyzing an in-depth question/problem, selecting a format for recording information, gathering and recording information, and writing a summary. Materials in the guide include: a…

This study examines the relationships between effective school-community relations, community support for schools, and student achievement in two communities of different socioeconomic makeup. The study was carried out in a rural area with low and middle income residents and in a suburban area with middle to upper income residents. A validated…

Despite the endorsement of problem solving by social studies educators as an important process for students to learn, research shows that most social studies teachers do not include such higher level intellectual processes in their teaching. This paper specifically deplores the lack of attention to inquiry problems. The authors suggest that social…

The guide is designed to accompany fifteen 20-minute economic education film/television programs for ages nine to 13. The emphasis is on economic decision making and problem solving. A statement of key concepts, suggestions for introducing the program, a summary, questions to help students resolve the problem posed at the end of the program, and…

A framework for research in problem solving is provided by categorizing and defining variables describing problem tasks. A model is presented in an article by Kulm for the classification of task variables into broad categories. The model attempts to draw realtionships between these categories of task variables and the stages of problem solving…

Two research reports are included in this document. The first is a study of children's anxiety. A sixteen-item trait anxiety scale was used on a population of students in grades 4 through 6. The first ten items measured anxiety about making mistakes in performing physical education activities, and the remaining six items measured general anxiety.…

The National Association of Secondary School Principals sponsored a survey of administrators, students, and activity sponsors about their views concerning school activities. One of the significant findings of the survey was the need for activities sponsors to receive additional training and assistance. Although directed primarily at the first-time…

Basic questions about foundations are addressed by George W. Bonham, an essay by James Douglas and Aaron Wildavsky is given, and responses are offered by the following people: Landrum R. Bolling, George W. Bonham, McGeorge Bundy, James Douglas, Fred M. Hechinger, John H. Knowles, Waldemar Nielsen, B. J. Stiles, Aaron Wildavsky, and Paul N.…

Ten papers are presented as a part of the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Science and Mathematics Teaching Center at Michigan State University, East Lansing. Titles of the papers are: (1) "Science and Mathematics Education: Retrospect and Prospect"; (2) "Developing Scientific and Mathematical Literacy Among Elementary and Secondary…

This SMSG study guide is designed to aid the teacher in acquiring familiarity with digital computer concepts or to further his/her knowledge of the field. Suitable references for important topics are categorized as central, peripheral, or advanced. Topics covered include: (1) nature and organization of computers; (2) problem analysis; (3)…

SIXTY SOURCES ON TEACHING METHODS, MOST PUBLISHED BETWEEN 1958 AND 1964, ARE REVIEWED AS A BASIS FOR POSSIBLE REVISION OF COLLEGE COURSES ON METHODS. EIGHT DEAL WITH DEFINITIONS OF INSTRUCTION AND TEACHING, FIVE WITH THE TEACHER, NINE WITH GROUPING, 15 WITH HEURISTIC METHODS, FOUR WITH PROBLEM SOLVING, AND 19 WITH CREATIVITY. A SUMMARY LISTS THE…

THIS PAPER DISCUSSES THE OBJECTIVES AND NECESSARY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM OF OPERATION PEP. THERE ARE NINE ELEMENTS WHICH THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM OF OPERATION PEP MUST CONSIDER--(1) PRIMACY OF IMPROVED PARTICIPANT PERFORMANCE, (2) CRITICALNESS OF TIME, (3) DETERMINATION OF PRIORITIES AMONG RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL…

A study was made to determine whether learning achieved in a T-group experience is transferred to a problem-solving situation, and to identify possible factors in the training process that enhance transfer of training. Problem-solving was measured along several dimensions, including quality of solution offered, degree of acceptance each member…