An approach to staging examinations that uses dramaturgical techniques to achieve fairness and prevent cheating has also been found to communicate important messages about the values of individualism and universalism and emphasize reward on the basis of equal competition. (MSE)

The process of competition parallels the stages of play and motor development. Appropriate activities are discussed along with teaching methods. The need to educate students, teachers, and the public about appropriate competition is stressed. (MT)

A mental skills program is presented that emphasizes the importance of providing coaches and athletes with a common behavioral definition of concentration. The role of the sport psychologist in training and competition and the need for working with and through the coach are illustrated in two case reports. (Author/MT)

Outlines the sequence of events that led to the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), which took place on May 9, 1972, and U.S. participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad. Includes a table showing the rankings of totals of team scores of participating countries in the IMO, 1959-1985. (JN)

Type A behaviors were observed in a group of 48 preschool children in different free-play and competitive situations. Results are consistent with other findings on type A behavior in preschool children and suggest that the behavioral dimensions of type A (competitiveness and impatience-aggression) may emerge as early as the preschool years,…

The competitive situation of British higher education institutions in a declining market and the role of commercial marketing strategies in determining market leaders are discussed. (MSE)

This article discusses differences between amateur and professional athletics in terms of objectives and outcomes. Olympic competition is discussed in particular. (MT)

Estimating increased access provided by higher education institutions is an important policy issue. This paper presents a mathematical model of enrollment demand to help policymakers understand potential attendees' decision making process. In this model, about 20 percent of students attending a new school would not have attended an existing…

Suggests the present vogue for poetry competition belongs to a widespread corruption of the Arts. (HOD)

Discusses the design and limited uses of the Pascal, MS-DOS, CP/M, and PC-DOS operating systems as standard operating systems for 16-bit microprocessors, especially with the more sophisticated microcomputers currently being developed. Advantages and disadvantages of Unix--a multitasking, multiuser operating system--as a standard operating system…

Computer assisted instruction and flashcard presentation of math drills were equally effective in increasing basic math skills of 40 gifted third and fourth graders. Gifted Ss working competitively on math skills at the computer showed an increasing preference for more competition and less cooperation in their activities. (CL)

Examines members' identification with their subunit using a sample of 185 elementary school principals' perceptions of (1) the availability of resources, (1) the existence of organization-level planning, and (3) the frequency of controversy about resource allocations. Appended are 34 references. (MLF)

Games offer experiences which should be incorporated into the total physical education program to give students a wide range of opportunities. Suitable themes for teaching games to different elementary ages are suggested. (MT)

Focuses on science competitions by describing the objectives of and strategies used in several types of school competitions. Includes, when applicable, sources of additional information on specific programs (such as the Duracell Scholarship Competition and the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium). (JN)

Describes a strategy in which mathematics is taught using a tournament format. Planning for a tournament, tournament rules, and procedures (with sample problems) are included. (JN)