Examines the relation between children's (1) probability learning performance and a measure of their memory for items presented in a sequence and (2) probability learning and performance on a test of abstractive integration. Participating were 80 six- and seven-year-old boys and girls from both low and middle socioeconomic classes. (Author/RH)

The frequency and distribution of social problem-solving strategies, goals, targets, and outcomes were coded during preschoolers' free play. Flexibility and persistence in problem-solving sequences were examined, and the relative importance of strategies, goals, targets, and the identity of the problem solver in predicting social problem-solving…

Presents troubleshooting suggestions specifically intended for the Apple II microcomputer which have been developed from experiences working with children and pre- and inservice teachers. Guidelines for diagnosing problems focus on the mechanical functions of the microcomputer hardware. (MBR)

Using a proportions approach to solving the three types of percent problems is discussed, with a drawing of a comparison scale. (MNS)

Topics which should be emphasized in the secondary school mathematics curriculum are noted. The importance of problem solving is stressed, with some specific illustrations. (MNS)

Findings from a meta-analysis of 46 studies on the effectivenss of creativity training revealed that the program with the most consistent impact on Torrance Test of Creative Thinking was the Osborne-Paines Creative Problem Solving program. Generally, verbal creativity appeared to be more affected by training than figural creativity. (CL)

In a family meeting all members participate equally and try to solve problems that affect each member individually and as a whole. Ground rules for starting a weekly meeting are offered. (DF)

The paper describes the characteristics of a successfully operating study group for practicing special education teachers to promote professional exchange and problem solving and maintenance and generalization of professional teacher practices. Procedural characteristics are noted as well as some social validation data collected from group…

A review of research points out manifestations of learning disabilities in adolescents (including low levels of basic skill levels, test-taking and study skill deficiencies, and problem solving strategies) and concludes with suggestions about counseling and instruction emphasizing learning strategy intervention. (CL)

Ten hearing impaired adolescents receiving Instrumental Enrichment demonstrated improvements in: systematic approaches to problems; analysis of problem situations; vocabulary size; analysis of source-of-error in problem-solving situations; completeness, organization, and planning in problem-solving situations; peer cooperation in problem solving;…

All three problem-solving approaches (cognitive monitoring, creative problem solving, and a combination) aided the oral comprehension of 100 reading disabled third graders. The combination approach produced consistently higher mean scores on the group administered Boehm Test of Basic Competencies than either program separately. (CL)

Two problem-solving posters are given, one involving finding the ages of well-known characters and using this information to solve problems and the other focusing on using information from a chart. (MNS)

Fifteen trainable mentally retarded students (four-six years old) were generally capable of rule-governed and other counting skills, and some could mentally compare numbers and choose the larger. Some Ss demonstrated a basic form of problem solving: they used the addition identity and commutativity principles to shortcut computational effort.…

Argues that discipline must be conceptualized as a problem solving process that includes problem identification, problem analysis, intervention, and evaluation. Discusses each of these points in detail. (FL)

A letter from a parent about a homework assignment involving much repetition (and time) is used as the vehicle to discuss the problem. (MNS)