A dozen articles in this inset deal with different aspects of an approach to language teaching just now attracting increasing interest. (Editor)

This article looks at the problem of why so few students, in certain schools, complete accelerated math programs. Hard facts and student opinion are combined here to give insight into the situation. The author suggests ways to salvage an accelerated mathematics program if an attrition problem exists. (Editor)

The problem solving method is utilized in a sex role study at the elementary level to develop a basic understanding of survey and research techniques. (JR)

Methods of determining probabilities of various outcomes of the game Yahtzee are described. (SD)

Butterfield found that internal Ss tended to make more constructive responses to frustration-type situations than did extrenal Ss. Therefore, this study predicted that internal Ss would rate themselves as more confident with regard to problem-solving abilities than would external Ss. (Author)

This article presented some of the research on learning processes and illustrated how different modes of thinking can be applied in teaching some topics in secondary mathematics. (Author/RK)

Article considered crisis and presented case studies of experiences children might encounter and ways teachers could help them through those times. (Author/RK)

Authors attempted to solve classroom problems in this question and answer discussion. (RK)

Article considered attitudinal objectives that help students to develop positive feelings about learning. (RK)

Author provided a list that is a speculative outline of how the energy awareness might influence the arts in the immediate future. (Author/RK)

The ability of students in grades 1-12 to generate proofs of theorems in an unfamiliar, one axiom, abstract system was investigated. There were no significant differences in performance of two levels of secondary students; fourth- through sixth-grade students were also able to develop proofs, but needed more time. (SD)