Describes an ethological approach to the study of intelligence and results of observational research of problem-solving behavior in everyday situations. Nine toddlers and preschoolers were observed. Reactions to situations blocking ongoing behavior were recorded. "Blocks" included situations where the child wanted something that was…

Suggests ways puppets can be used to foster young children's problem solving abilities. (CM)

Two units are developed that provide the student with experience in constructing auxilary lines that are often needed in formulating geometric proofs. (MP)

The problem-solving processes of seven upper-division college students working a series of problems that could be solved by the application of one or more heuristics are described in detail. (MP)

Three approaches to the same geometrical problem are presented to demonstrate the role of intuition in mathematics and to clarify the concept of insight. (MP)

A programed unit on triangle constructions using an information processing prescriptive model was compared to a traditional model. The experimental group scored significantly higher on a retention test. (MP)

A technique is given for solving problems involving a balance scale and a number of coins which are to be sorted in a certain number of weighings. (MP)

The results of an analysis of incorrect strategies used by students in solving mathematical problems are reported and explanations offered. (MP)

Describes the processes utilized during the Symposium on Catholic Education held in 1976 and concludes with comments upon those processes. (Author/RK)

Methods are suggested for encouraging high school students to write mathematics research papers. Sources for information are discussed, a general outline for the paper is given, grading procedures are described, and several topics for reports are listed. (DT)

The decision to use values clarification techniques at a staff orientation for camp counselors was based upon a firm belief that they would ultimately foster harmony, understanding and love, plus a feeling of togetherness that would make the activities program at Camp Fatima in New Hampshire its most successful. (Author/RK)

Discusses the importance for teachers of conflict resolution through negotiation and describes a model teachers' workshop on conflict resolution. (JG)

Discusses definitions of problem solving, various theories related to teaching problem solving, and how they relate to teaching problem solving to engineering students. (MLH)

Investigates the extent to which children's number sense and novel problem-solving skills govern their problem-posing abilities in routine and nonroutine situations. Children who participated in the program appeared to show substantial developments in each of the program components in contrast to those who did not participate. Contains 66…