Methods of formulating mathematical models are discussed and problems, insights, and solutions are given. (PK)

The development of anasynthesis--the process of analysis, synthesis, modeling, and simulation--as applied to decision making and problem solving in education and training is explored, and its future with regard to education is discussed. (RAO)

The article describes an international conference comprised of 180 gifted schoolchildren who participated in groups of four at three grade-level divisions (4 to 6, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12). The program which sponsored the conference was created in 1975 and focuses on future problem solving. (PHR)

The inhibiting effect of symbols on the learning of mathematics is discussed. (MK)

The Challenge Process is a problem-solving strategy for groups of four to six participants to assist group counseling clients in translating self-understanding into appropriate behavioral changes. This three-step process (challenge, brainstorming suggestions, and contract) is described and illustrated with examples from a "Stress and the…

Examines the effects of two teaching techniques on college liberal arts majors' ability to solve calculus problems; concludes that instruction involving a modified directed reading-thinking activity followed by peer tutoring may improve problem-solving ability in calculus. (DD)

Two experiments investigated why perceptual pretraining facilitates children's performance on concept problems involving a nonpreferred relevant dimension and preferred irrelevant dimensions. (JMB)

An accessory to a principal's repertoire of techniques used in managing administrative task areas is the role of the principal as an administrative gamesman. (Author/MLF)

A sequence of interpersonal problems was administered to fourth and fifth graders who initially performed below age norms on perspective taking. The effect of this semistructured training, which actively engaged the children in developing solutions, was compared to that of a "no treatment" and to that of an activity group. (JMB)

Considers the blessings and constraints imposed by technological innovations and cites some inherent conflicts in transferring Western technology to a non-Western world. Recommends focus on problems and goals rather than technologies. (Author/CK)

A 20-question quiz on the uses of numbers in the real world is presented. (MK)

Examined are the problem similarity dimensions perceived by a student when classifying mathematical word problems as related and the relationship between a student's perception of problem similarity and performance on achievement tests. (MP)

Forty second-year algebra students were interviewed while solving eight problems. Data from the interviews included frequencies of problem-solving processes and scores on the test. Conceptual knowledge accounted for 50 percent of the variance. (MP)

The transfer between problems having related structures was investigated. The results indicated that transfer occurred for both algebraic and puzzle problems, and significant transfer resulted when the generalization was solved first. (MP)

Problem-solving processes used by concrete- and formal-operational eighth-grade pupils were investigated through interviews. Formal-operational pupils used a larger variety of processes. Also, a larger variety of processes were used on more complex problems. (MP)