Describes a study which examined the combined effects of student participation and of more realistic levels of vagueness terms (incertainty and bluffing terms) on student achievement and attitudes. One conclusion based on sixth-grade students (N=96) responses suggests that relatively low levels of teacher uncertainty and bluffing can influence…

Discusses an opinion survey of concerned citizens undertaken in 1976, 1980, and 1984, regarding the relative importance of various sources of information used by science teachers. Results reflect changes in perceptions as indicated by greater importance of written materials, of human resources, and direct student experiences. (ML)

Focuses on relatively recent research findings on the learning of mathematics. Reviews Piagetian theory and notes current trends associated with research on the learning of mathematics. Indicates sources and citations of research efforts in mathematics teaching, instruction, and learning. (ML)

Grade point average, mathematics course enrollment, sex, spelling, and language expression were found to be more potent predictors of mathematics anxiety than were mathematics achievement variables. Verbal skill, as well as taking more mathematics courses, seemed to be good predictors of overall mathematics achievement. (MNS)

Algebraic and transcendental curves are discussed, with attention focused on computing the area of some special regions bounded by the curves. (MNS)

A survey was sent to state departments of education and colleges of education to ascertain perceptions on the adequacy of the preparation of junior high school mathematics teachers, recommendations for inservice programs, and the existence of a shortage of well-trained teachers. Results from each group are summarized separately. (MNS)

This study sought to determine which journals are read by Texas life science teachers and the relationship between reading practices and sex, teaching certification, professional degree attainment, and teaching experience. (MNS)

Investigates the effects of mathematics anxiety and sex on attitudes related to achievement in computer literacy: computer anxiety, computer confidence, and computer liking. Over 350 students in junior high, secondary, and college classes were involved. (MNS)

The Mathematics Education Survey was administered to 141 special educators in three New England school districts. Discussion focused on perceptions of the time spent on mathematics, the importance of mathematics, and teacher preparedness to teach mathematics. (MNS)

A survey of science teachers was conducted to ascertain their perceptions of global problems, policy issues, and recommendations for curriculum and instruction related to the science-technology-society theme. The focus is on information on implementing the science-technology-society theme in school science programs. (MNS)

The need for a philosophic base to provide direction for science curriculum development and instruction is discussed. The history of philosophies of science is traced, followed by an extended discussion of a "new" philosophy and its implications for the curriculum. (MNS)

Described is a two-week summer institute with 57 Ohio teachers in grades K-12. The teachers were given experiences in problem solving to help them broaden perceptions of real problem solving. Sixteen problem-solving strategies and four illustrative problems are included, and teachers' evaluative comments are discussed. (MNS)

Proposed is a plan for changing elementary school teachers' attitudes toward science. Persuading teachers, a mandate to teach science, and rewards for teachers involved in science curriculum development, the three steps in the model, are presented in some detail. Implementing the model is also discussed. (MNS)

Current practices in teaching about distributivity of multiplication over addition and subtraction are reviewed. Then a study is described in which two inventories were administered to 83 eighth-grade students; scores were low. Suggestions for teaching distributivity are presented. (MNS)

To assist teachers and others in dealing with the teaching of creationism versus evolution, this fact sheet provides a list of references found in the ERIC database. (MNS)