An experimental calculus class was instructed by inquiry-style presentation incorporating heuristic problem-solving strategies. A control class was also instructed using an inquiry style, but with no emphasis on heuristics. Based on interviews, it is suggested that heuristic-oriented instruction can be an effective mode of teaching problem…

Decision exercises using a finite state machine and replacement systems are described in this second of two articles. For the first article, see MT No. 62, March, 1973, pp. 50-55. (DT)

After being measured for test anxiety, three groups of participants observed an experimenter, who served as a model, solve sample problems prior to performing themselves. Opportunity to observe a model who verbalized while working on problems and who stated general principles had a positive effect on performance. (Author/KM)

Simulated clinical problems present the student with the description of the patient and his chief complaints and then require him to undertake a diagnostic work-up and make decisions regarding the management, therapy and follow-up of the patient. (Author)

This article presents the argument that being explicit about a previously implicit process has a profound sociological effect---it changes that process from an elitist to an egalitarian activity. (Author)

The question of the appropriateness of direct action on the campus was the focus of this research study. In systematic in-depth interviews, respondents were asked to assess the appropriateness of various direct action tactics in student attempts to bring about change in some twenty policy areas which have been targets for organized student protest…

A number of models are considered that specify how children and adults solve single-digit addition problems. (Authors)

Discusses the facotrs involved in recognizing and encouraging creative ability, and summarizes creativity research to date. (SP)

Conceptual development is a very important part in the educational process. (MR)