Author notes that semantics, originally designed as non-Aristotelian discipline, has become anti-Aristotelian. He outlines six significant areas in which almost no difference can be found between Greek philosopher's ideas and those of modern semanticists; for example: words are symbols, not things; meanings lie within persons, not words. (PD)

This study analyzed the relative effects of two categories of variables upon the learning of a basic geographic concept by a pre-school population. Results indicated irrelevant material and increased negative exemplars were not significant factors in the learning task. (Author)

Describes a pilot project with two objectives: 1) to develop measures of curiosity and exploration applicable to preschool children, and 2) to investigate the relationship between variations in exploratory behavior and other aspects of emotional and cognitive growth. (WY)

Referred to are Luria's theory of verbal mediational deficiency in retarded subjects and the author's previous study on concept formation regarding sameness, symmetry, and opposition. (KW)

Sixty-one children in grades 1, 2, and 3 in rural county schools were compared in their semantic differential judgments of relational terms used in assessing conservation. (WY)

Reviews the learning theories of Robert Gagne and David Ausubel, and applies these theories to the three most common approaches to teaching division of fractions: common denominator, complex fraction, and inverse operation methods. Such analysis indicates the inverse approach should be most effective for meaningful teaching, as is verified by…

The conceptual approach to learning strives to arrange the best environment and materials possible for learning and simply allows it to happen. Basic to the provision of such a vital teaching learning" climate is the thoughtful identification of statements acceptably usable in structuring such a curriculum. (Author)

Teaching methods that guide pupils' mental activity and encourage them to employ rational thinking techniques are described. (DB)

Reviews research concerning the contributions of mathematical models, concept-learning studies and studies in individual differences to experimental methodology in psychology. Includes implications, problems, and basic issues. (MB)

Discusses the development of a new concept about the nature and origin of earthquakes. The concept is based on the observation that the average dip of deep earthquake foci is 60 degrees. The location of the so-called "Rouse belts" of intense seismic activity is suggested as a student activity. Bibliography. (LC)

Many Negroes are unable to perform well in school and in the world of business because they lack a basic understanding of the values of the civilization in which they live. Practical programs to remedy this deficiency must be initiated. (CK)