Using the methods described, pattern representation of operations in modular systems can be developed. (SD)

Describes a study in which the attitudes of preservice elementary school teachers are measured before and after their enrollment in an elementary science methods course. Students were found to have significantly higher attitudes toward inquiry strategies after completion of the course. (CP)

Draws together excerpts from Whitehead's writings on the nature of science, the nature of education, and the social science curriculum. Illustrates the use of Whitehead's work to answer the attacks of modern critics on science. (CP)

Activities involving rolling dice and recording results in diverse ways introduce children to a variety of basic mathematical concepts. Several games and activities are described. (SD)

The design and use of various types of mathematics learning centers are discussed; suggestions for evaluation of centers are offered. A sample learning center, designed to teach first graders linear measurement, is described in detail. (SD)

Outlines an experimental procedure in which an iodine radioisotope is used to determine molar combining ratios of lead and silver with the iodine. Tables and graphs show the definitive results that should be attainable. (CP)

A methods course was designed with the specific objectives of broadening the future mathematics teachers' perspective of the role of a teacher, and teaching by example what "methods" means. A detailed description of the course is provided. (SD)

A program in BASIC which decomposes fractions is provided. Activities related to student use of the program are listed. (SD)

Advocates the use of manipulative and observational science activities as the basis for children's experience stories that can be used as material for reading and language arts programs. (CP)

In a pilot study of college students' understanding of mathematical induction, the author asked 2,320 students and 152 faculty members to determine whether eight statements were true or false. The difficulty of the statements was analyzed for subgroups of the population. (SD)

The teacher of mathematics or science must be aware of the concepts, facts, and generalizations of his field, of psychological principles of learning, and of teaching methods. Methods appropriate to the teaching of concepts differ from methods for teaching generalizations. (SD)

Several games, which can be useful in the classroom for teaching problem solving strategies, are described. (SD)

Describes an instrument developed to quantitatively evaluate the participation levels of students on outdoor education activities. From photographs taken at two minute intervals, students are assigned values for their observed behaviors. The correlations of values assigned by several judges are shown. (CP)

Evaluates the CHEM study topics of kinetic theory of gases, phase changes, chemical bonds, and equilibrium as to the level of cognitive development required for an understanding of each subject. Advocates an assignment of topics within the range of a student's cognitive ability in an individual study format of instruction. (CP)

Reports on the results of a survey of the attitudes of rural fifth through seventh grade students toward the energy crisis. Among results, it was found that children at this age level appeared to understand some of the problems and implications of electricity generation from fossil and nuclear fuels, and that overall, older children and females…