The intent of this article is to explain the use of problem-solving as a curriculum theme in nursing education. (Author)

There has been considerable debate in recent years about the status of "imagery" in problem solving. The present experiment attempts to show that while subjects may employ representational strategies when they first encounter a class of problems, they abandon such strategies as they gain experience with the problems. (Editor)

The purpose of this study was to compare three technologies: the item forms technology (domain-referenced testing) of Hively et al. (1968), the hierarchical or stratified item forms technology of Ferguson (1969), and the algorithmic technology of Scandura (1971, 1973). (Author/RK)

A pioneer in the field tries to close the communications gap between biofeedback and education by showing how the technology can help students stay alert, feel better and explore inner space. (Editor)

The ETF can be distinguished from other citizens' groups because (1) it addresses itself to problemsolving, not just study, analysis, or the advancement of recommendations; (2) it does not merely make recommendations to the Board of Education, but also to the State legislature, State administrative agencies, school districts, police, and courts;…

Six year olds and college students were given two or four conceptual problems to solve, the number of rules within the series of problems being either one or two. Number of rules and the interaction of number of rules and age of subject were found to be significant variables. (CS)

The use of matrix multiplication in the theory of Markov chains is demonstrated without directly discussing any probability theory. The technique that is developed is applied to ratio and mixture problems that are in changing states. (JP)

A reply to questions raised by Leroy G. Callahan in the "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education," volume 5, 1974, pages 60-63. (JP)

An interesting comparison of the techniques of geometry and calculus used to solve the same problem. (JP)

Discusses application of systems analysis to social and behavioral science as well as machine and non-machine systems. Presents rationale, principles, techniques, and advantages and disadvantages. (CJ)

This article examines the problem of drug abuse in one school system and suggests certain procedures that possibly could afford some relief if cautiously and systematically followed. (Author)

In contrast to previous findings, extended effort does not indiscriminately enhance figural originality in nonverbal creative problem solving. (Authors/CB)