Author discussed some important changes in educational thinking and educational practice associated with recent events on both sides of the Atlantic-changes that seem to be bringing us closer to "good education". (Author/RK)

Reviews the principles of Monte Carlo calculation and random number generation in an attempt to introduce the direct and the rejection method of sampling techniques as well as the variance-reduction procedures. Indicates that the increasing availability of computers makes it possible for a wider audience to learn about these powerful methods. (CC)

Discusses the use of a small computer to solve self-consistent field problems of one-dimensional systems of two or more interacting particles in an elementary quantum mechanics course. Indicates that the calculation can serve as a useful introduction to the iterative technique. (CC)

Discusses the use of varied resources to conduct undergraduate systems design courses at the Drexel University with the support of the Sloan Foundation. The purpose is to provide students with an ability to develop solutions to problems encountered in a real, living, and dynamic situation. (CC)

National data point up the discouraging plight of many community college students when they attempt to transfer into senior colleges and point to better means of articulation for them. (Editor)

Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives,'' the social studies inquiry model, reading comprehension skills, and the law-focused education case study methods can be seen as functionally related. (Author)

Discusses the uses of the computer and how it can enhance teaching productivity. (RK)

Article investigated the amount of information that could be used in making decisions and communicating. College students were part of an experiment, which measured information with information-theoretic concepts. (Author/RK)

Outlines the difficulties the Soviet Union is having in bringing its rural schools on a par with the quality of education found in its urban schools. (RK)

Students in Brooklyn, New York study pollution in terms of their school, home, and neighborhood environments, and a superteacher in a traveling classroom explores urban environment problems with kids in Austin, Texas. (Author)

A structure for a class using the inquiry or problem-solving method of teaching is presented to maximize interaction between the members of the class. This structure involves geographic concepts of orientation, distance, shape and size of group. (Author)