Reports analyses by topical cycle and group meeting of nine videotaped group discussions to extend Bales and Strodtbeck's often cited phase research. The analysis by group meeting suggesting an underlying motivational structure for phase progression, offers support of a three-phase hypothesis. (Author)

Describes components contributing to memory development, including: (1) capacity or processing allocation features of the information processing system; (2) strategies or control processes for problem solving; and (3) knowledge or semantic features acquired through experiences. Empirical evidence is reviewed supporting the psychological reality of…

Describes the game STRATAGEM and its usage by university students preparing for examinations. The game, which comprises questions coded by topic and level of complexity (recall, application, and inference), is designed to focus student attention on important content, foster accurate assessment of team potential, and encourage risk-taking.…

Explains the three main concepts of the system dynamics approach to model building (dynamics, feedback, and systems) and the basic steps to problem solving by simulation applicable to all educational levels. Some DYNAMO commands are briefly described. (EAO)

The Weight Problem of Bachet de Meziriac is described, which looks for four integral weights to measure every amount between one and forty kilograms. Discussed are generalizations of the problem and analogous problems, solutions of particular cases, and a solution of the general problem. (MP)

In elementary grades, word problems that cannot be solved by a routine application of a single arithmetic operation can cause a great deal of difficulty. The role of several factors in children's performance when solving two-step problems of a given structure was probed. (Author/MP)

The approach discussed intuitively illustrates how a problem can be analyzed by breaking it down into parts. The method makes extensive use of graphs of absolute value functions and is broken down into three stages. Each stage is covered in some detail. (MP)

A series of problems is presented that (1) focus on certain kinds of numbers or (2) emphasize a specific concept of number theory. Several are appropriate for extensive investigation with a computer. (MNS)

Describes the emotions encountered in confronting nursing students involved in plagiarism and presents the experience as a process involving denial, anger, and resolution. Evaluates and recommends that nurse educators be prepared to deal with academic dishonesty. (JOW)

Links internal personality differentiation to external patterns of interpersonal style. Suggests three basic styles in intimate relationships: apathy, reactivity, and conductivity. Discusses each style in detail. (RC)

Examined relationships among self-regulatory behaviors, perceptions of social reinforcement from significant persons, and problem-solving performance of Black adolescents (N=33). Components of self-regulatory processes--self-reinforcement, self-evaluation, and self-monitoring--were interrelated highly. Perceptions of neither positive nor negative…

Compared performances for male and female groups using three different group problem-solving procedures: unstructured, structured-open, and structured-forced. Results indicated that female groups performed better with the structured-forced procedure than with the structured-open procedure. Male groups performed better with the structured-open…

Instruction, like life, cannot always be planned, especially when teaching students the skills for interacting with real life situations and problems. (Author)

Describes activities to foster computer literacy at Lyons Township High School (Illinois). Goals include computer literacy to be attained by all, computer competency for many in the problem-solving disciplines, and computer specialization for those interested in the computer per se. (Author/JN)

"Big Business" is a series of computer simulations designed to give players a chance to compete in the practical world of business and finance. The basic elements of the simulations and versions designed for home use, middle school students, and high school students are described. (Author/JN)