The issue of how much emphasis balancing chemical equations should have in an introductory chemistry course is discussed. The current heavy emphasis on finishing such equations is viewed as misplaced. (MP)

A collection of calculator activities designed for lower level mathematics students is presented. The calculator is viewed as a tool to provide unmotivated or unskilled pupils with the opportunity to explore mathematical ideas successfully. (MP)

A collection of learning activities viewed as challenging and suitable for junior high students in grades 7 and 8 are presented. The questions are designed to suggest other situations and encourage mathematically gifted pupils to develop, practice, and refine analytical thinking skills. (MP)

Several examples of games and enrichment activities designed to be used with calculators in an elementary school setting are presented. Some possible difficulties students may encounter while carrying out the activities are reviewed. (MP)

Samples of materials available to students from grades 4 through 12 at a Mathematics Center are reviewed. The examples are part of a collection of more than 200 mathematical tasks using solid materials in a new approach to problem solving. (MP)

To evaluate the use of expanded role skills by nurse practitioners in a school setting, the activities on which they spend their time must be examined. A study was conducted to examine questions concerning the nurse's amount of time spent in problem oriented assessment, in expanded-role activities, and on delegated activities. (JN)

Data from some geometric exercises administered during the 1977-78 mathematics assessment of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) are analyzed, and suggestions for correcting student deficiencies are presented. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

An investigation was conducted to identify and compare the reasoning strategies used by above-average and average readers in reading comprehension. Findings indicated that both groups used various types of reasoning strategies in comprehension, but that there were significant quantitative differences between the groups in application and success…

Instructional strategies are described for a one-year program at the University of Washington which attempts to increase the number of minority students being admitted to health science professions. The strategies focus on the necessity of the laboratory, reasoning ability, examinations, and homework. (Author/SA)

An outline is given for a lesson on gases for high school students. Solutions are given; however, requests are made for alternative solutions. (SA)

Women tend to subscribe to a belief that they are less inclined than males to handle numbers, logic, or problem-solving tasks. Upward mobility in occupations is seen to be dependent on math. A list of math anxiety, math avoidance, and math reentry programs given around the country is provided. (MLW)

The need for communication between mathematics and physics teachers is discussed. Suggests that there is a problem among students of these subjects, in transferring their knowledge of mathematical terminology from mathematics to physics. (SA)

Students need practice in decision making and problem solving, and sociodrama can provide this practice in a safe, nonthreatening context. It helps them to become aware of the typical ways they solve problems, and it increases both social and personal awareness. (Author)

Troubled children can greatly influence the behavior of their teachers. Interaction between a teacher and student follows a circular process in which the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the teacher are influenced and in turn influence the attitudes, feelings, and behaviors of the student. The five steps in the process are: self-concept,…

Among findings were that almost twice as many Japanese students preferred the intuitive approach to solving problems, and 27 percent of Japanese students regarded themselves as more intellectual than creative compared to 49 percent of American students studied. Preference by the Japanese students for verbal modes of learning as compared to their…