Analyzed are textbook word problems that are typically used as applications of mathematics and shows some of the difficulties in making these problems realistic. A discussion and examples of sources of genuine mathematical applications in real life follows. (MN)

Misconceptions that children exhibit about area concepts are identified. Diagnostic teaching suggestions are given. (JT)

Questions regarding the type of teacher input and its effect on immediate and delayed performance in student problem-solving are examined. Specific guidelines for the classroom teacher are then suggested. (Author/MA)

Describes the formation, operation and goals of the United Nations University. Current efforts in the priority areas of (1) world hunger, (2) human and social development, and (3) natural resources are presented. From the viewpoint of the university's president, its unique role and functions are delineated. (CP)

The plight of the landless rural poor is discussed and some possible solutions to their situation are suggested and examined. (MDR)

A survey of 167 chemistry professors was conducted to answer this question. Results pointed toward more concentration on mastery of basic concepts such as stoichiometry and problem solving while striving for greater relevancy to current societal problems. (CP)

Outlines approaches for introducing science and engineering students to a social choice interpretation of politics relating to their own environment. (JR)

The problems faced by secondary education student teachers during their field experience may be categorized in the following groups: (1) personal; (2) institutional; (3) task planning; (4) task execution; and (5) task evaluation. (MJB)

Futures research offers new tools for forecasting and for designing alternative intervention strategies. Interactive cross-impact modeling is presented as a useful method for identifying future events. (Author/MV)

For the most part schools are deplorable energy wasters, but by observing a few simple conservation practices they could pace the nation toward easing its tense energy situation. (Editor)

The history of craft education in its earliest forms is traced down through the ages to the technical education found in today's schools. Also discussed is the instructional content of modern technical schools including academic requirements, problem-solving patterns, the essential informational elements of specific crafts, and practical…

A Wilderness Recreation Education program aims to: offer students an opportunity to be involved with direct learning in the outdoors; instill an understanding of ways to exist within and enjoy the wilderness environment; and develop an awareness of an appreciation for the need to conserve and maintain the wilderness environment for generations to…

Children between the ages of 10 and 13 were asked to write stories to accompany five computational problems. Stories were scored for suitability and it was found that students were most successful on subtraction and least successful on multiplication stories. Scores on this test correlated with mathematics achievement scores. (SD)

A method for teaching students to solve complex algebraic equations is described. The method, which relies on sequentially reducing the complexity of the problem has been successfully used with secondary students and in remedial college courses. (SD)

A legal methods course is built upon a teaching case extended over a number of weeks and requiring the students to adopt various litigation roles. The course is described, along with its relation to current trends and questions raised in legal education, particularly education in the first year of law school. (LBH)