Examines the musical contributions of Moravian immigrants to early America, emphasizing that they were unique in their time for considering music a fundamental part of education at all levels. (SJL)

Calculator use by kindergarten and first-grade pupils was examined to see whether they could perceive and use the "counter button." Results indicated pupils at this age could use calculators as a tool, and further research is encouraged. (MP)

Results of interviews with students regarding their conceptual understanding of fractions are discussed. Fewer than 10 percent had acquired an adequate conceptual base. (MP)

Results of this study indicated calculator algorithms can serve as an effective alternative instructional strategy where computational skill is an instructional goal. (MP)

Results of two national surveys indicate that sex differences in achievement on mathematical applications persist even when different levels of mathematics participation are controlled. (MP)

A statewide sampling of Wyoming's graduating senior-high pupils raised serious concerns regarding the preparation of many of these pupils for college mathematics courses. Future occupational choices available to most females were seen as severely limited. (MP)

The conclusion that differences in achievement in mathematics between males and females has a genetic basis is seen as based on a number of faulty assumptions. Concern about recent research that can lead to social damage when misquoted and misinterpreted is expressed. (MP)

This article examines differences in Greek and American children's attitudes toward the elderly through analysis of responses to affective, behavioral, and knowledge questions on a test (The Children's Attitudes Toward the Elderly). Findings indicated that, for both groups, children with the most exposure to older people had the most positive…

Discusses a study undertaken to evaluate the influence of two community learning programs on the adolescent participants. Topics discussed include differences in staff roles in the programs, program characteristics, learning outcomes, and participant attitudes. Findings indicated that, in general, youth liked the community programs and learned a…

This article focuses upon the question, "Does the level of moral reasoning increase the likelihood of moral behavior occurring?" Findings from a review of the literature on this subject indicate that moral reasoning appears to be only one of many factors which may contribute to moral behavior. (DB)

Discusses growth of psychology within secondary social studies curricula since 1960. Information is presented on the general failure of social studies professional organizations and journals to deal with the growth of high school level psychology courses, a review of literature on the nature of precollege psychology course offerings, and a survey…

Describes a study undertaken to determine to what extent research in social studies education reflects attention to population and sample definitions and descriptions, to randomness, and to replication. Findings indicated researchers often continue to be careless in their data collection and analysis. (Author/DB)

Describes a study undertaken to determine why citizens who endorse democratic procedural norms in the abstract are unable to apply these norms to unpopular groups or actions. Findings indicated that principled thinkers surpass nonprincipled thinkers in applying democratic principles and that educators should work to facilitate development of civic…

Focuses on graduation competencies in the area of social studies on the high school level. Reports questionnaire findings concerning possible reduction of the breadth and scope of social studies programs to allow for more instructional time in basic content areas contained on standard competency tests. Results and recommendations are presented.…

Examines the basis of social studies curricula and points out why these principles have generated a curricula which is not interesting or relevant to students today. Principles, based on the writings of John Dewey, are that teaching and learning should begin with the child's experience, formal education is distinct from natural education and…