The historical development of the laboratory approach to elementary school mathematics was studied. Consideration was given to the major psychological theories and philosophical movements that affected the development; the views of leading educators and the mathematics projects and practices related to the program were systematically investigated.…

This report is primarily a background statement and historical report concerning the Environmental Education Program cooperatively developed by the School of Education and the School of Liberal Arts of Eastern Montana College, Billings, and Billings School District #2, covering the years 1967 through the spring of 1971. The report gives a brief…

This essay considers recent research on classification as related to the study of mathematics in the early grades. The first section deals with the bases and types of classification used by children in free sorting activities. The next section specifically relates to elementary school mathematics. Experiments and theory on class inclusion,…

The effects of the combined use of a nonsimulation game and student teams in mathematics on student achievement were investigated. Ninety-six seventh grade students in two low- and two average-ability mathematics classes participated in the study. One low- and one average-ability class played the nonsimulation game Equations twice a week for nine…

This is a catalog of individualized learning activities packages (LAPs). A LAP is a 4" x 6" microfiche containing a maximum of 60 pages. Generally, each LAP contains two sections: (1) a section for teachers including learning objectives, suggestions for materials and activities, and test answer keys; and (2) a student section including a list of…

Describes a technique called Structural Communication (S. C.) which organizes the learning process, as well as the facts and concepts which are to be taught. An S.C. study unit on revolution is provided. (Author/DB)

Many types of historical activities are described that enabled sixth graders to study the history of their community.

Notes problems caused by untrained persons and excavators at archaeological sites and lists contacts for persons interested in working at sites in New York State. When excavations are merely a part of a minor unit, students lack the broader picture gained by a thorough study of the site. (KC)

Activity group guidance is a method that may help counselors bring new vitality into their schools by integrating the affective and the cognitive and by helping students learn by doing. (Author)

Four activity sheets are given, presenting two-player games on matching, addition, and multiplication. (MP)

Variations on rummy are presented as a means of providing practice for related mathematical concepts at both the pictorial and abstract levels. Rules are outlined and eight examples of card topics are shown. (MP)

The revival of Marylhurst College as Marylhurst Education Center, a "college for lifelong learning with a strong emphasis on experiential education," is described. Efforts by the institution to raise funds, revise its curriculum and offer credit for experiential learning, and attract new students is discussed. (LBH)

Science activities or experiments described are: (1) plant cloning, (2) determining the cost-effectiveness of gas and electric heating, and (3) a physics project competition. (MDR)

The tradition in India of practical/laboratory field work carried out by students individually or in small groups is reviewed, and recommendations for assessing such work are outlined, including such skills as recording observations, interpreting results, planning procedures and techniques for solving special problems. (LBH)

Construction of a series of 13 nested, regular tetrahedrons from 12 square sheets of paper without using geometric instruments, scissors, or glue is described. (MN)