This sixteenth unit in the SMSG secondary school mathematics series is the teacher's commentary for Unit 14. For each of the chapters in Unit 14, a guide to the selection of problems is provided, the goals for that chapter are discussed, the mathematics is explained, some teaching suggestions are given, the answers to exercises are listed, and…

Given is an alternative to individual divisibility rules by generating a general process that can be applied to establish divisibility by any number. The process relies on modular arithmetic and the concept of congruence. (MNS)

Detailed lesson plans are provided in this teacher's guide for the SMSG text materials for grade 2. Included are chapters on sets and numbers (review), addition and subtraction (review), sets of points, addition and subtraction (extension), linear measurement, computing sums and differences, congruence of angles and triangles, arrays and…

The curriculum guide correlates concepts in geometry with career-oriented concepts and activities. The curriculum outline format gives the concepts to be taught, matched with related career-oriented performance objectives, concepts, and suggested instructional activities in facing page layouts. The suggested curriculum outline is compatible with…

This is part one of a two-part manual for teachers using SMSG high school text materials. The commentary is organized into four parts. The first part contains an introduction and a short section on estimates of class time needed to cover each chapter. The second or main part consists of a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the text. The third part…

This teacher's guide contains nine topics in number theory. Suggested questions for the teacher, short investigations, and possible exercises for the student are included. Chapter 1 is an introduction to sequences and series using geoboard activities involving triangular numbers, square numbers, rectangular numbers, and pentagonal numbers. The…

Educational accountability could be defined as reporting the congruence between agreed upon goals and their realization. Although this definition of educational accountability may appear to be simple, its application is complex. The plan proposed in this booklet provides a method for applying accountability. The first section of the report traces…

Presenting eight sample environmental education sensory lessons designed for K-3 students in rural areas, this guide briefly details the rationale and means for developing proximity congruence between students and life space phenomena. Field trips, nature walks, site studies, and other outdoor activities are briefly discussed. The format of each…

Stephens College Without Walls will grant college credits for prior experiential learning, if properly documented. Proficiency examinations, non-college transcript credit, work experiences, volunteer activities, homemaking, workshops or seminars, recreational activities or hobbies, independent reading, or licenses are categories of experiences for…

The materials in this manual are designed to help workshop leaders prepare for and present a workshop for school board members on program evaluation. The board's role in program evaluation is primarily to set the goals and philosophy of the district, to establish policy for program evaluation, to examine the congruence between the district's…

This book provides teachers and parents with the 'need-to-knows' to educate groups of young people about consent, pornography, sexting and many other related topics, as well as giving them the tools to ward themselves against abusive behaviour. Initiating a discussion with young people on topics around sex can seem daunting, but "Talking…

The author suggests that stagefright cannot be ignored; but it can be overcome, and self-confidence built, if the fears that cause it are analyzed, experienced, and accepted by the performer. He suggests some psychological techniques for doing so. (SJL)

This document addresses the difficulty some students face in selecting a college major that matches their career pursuits. It includes a set of seven steps which can help high school, college, and adult students in selecting a college major. The steps presented deal with: (1) decision making skills; (2) self-assessments to identify priorities; (3)…

This workbook presents lessons, workshop sessions, and laboratory exercises designed to help youth and adults clarify personal values and develop decision-making skills. The workbook (or "portable school") provides guidance in procedure and method of values clarification. The learning experiences involve users of the text in establishing criteria,…