A new version of a standard old problem is presented. Ways of solving, extending, and continuing the problem that make it applicable to many grade levels are discussed. (MK)

Considers how elementary school classroom teachers can employ exploration methods (gathering, evaluation, and synthesis of data related to a specific topic) to help students develop readiness for intellectually complex problem solving. (Author/DB)

External assistance in the form of consultation is seen as a major ingredient in the design and conduct of institutional advancement programs at many small colleges. Suggestions to help small college institutional advancement personnel to make the best possible use of consultants are provided. (MLW)

Examined effects of cognitive focusing training in early and late concrete operational children. Focusing was manifested by the late concrete operational children regardless of whether or not they had been trained. The amount of negative feedback and the nature of the probe techniques affected the manifestation of focusing. (Author/DB)

States that recall of items given spaced repetitions is generally superior to recall of items given immediate repetitions. Reports on a test of Jacobi's hypothesis that this spacing effect is explained by the distinction between problem solving and remembering. Suggests that the effect cannot be explained solely by this distinction. (Author/MES)

This study investigated students' understanding of two mathematical relations as measured by conservation tasks. Thirty students were interviewed, half each at the middle and high school levels. The results suggest that the ability to conserve equation or function varies among pupils of different ages, sexes, and mathematical backgrounds. (MP)

Examples of computer applications to solving real-world problems as generated by students at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) are featured. (MP)

The history of formal mathematical proofs is sketched out, starting with the Greeks. Included in this document is a chronological guide to mathematics and the world, highlighting major events in the world and important mathematicians in corresponding times. (MP)

Presents experiments to introduce students to the phenomenon of biological rhythmicity and to reinforce the fact that there are differences in the physiology of human beings. (Author/MA)

A technique is illustrated for solving relative motion problems using a maneuvering board and vector algebra. The technique can be used to visually illustrate properties of vector algebra in a non-theoretical context. (MP)

The purpose of this study was to examine tendencies for students to be more successful in solving verbal problems based on situations for which they possess measured interest. (MP)

Five calculator activities are described that are designed to explore ordered operations. Suggestions are given on mathematical objectives, strategies for solving, and possible extensions or follow-up activities. (MP)

Problems are discussed in which addition facts are presented using words instead of numbers. The letters are then replaced by numbers that will make the addition problems correct. (MP)

Teaching students test wiseness can have a number of positive results, including improving the validity of the tests themselves and improving the scores of minority students on tests. (AEA)

The author examines the trend, and some of the interdisciplinary research supporting it, toward the development of problem solving competency, rather than content-based skills, as the central concern in mathematics education. (SJL)