The underlying foundations for all elements of this "Cree Language and Culture 12-year Program Guide to Implementation (Kindergarten to Grade 3)" are Cree values--those viewpoints and ways of being that characterize the Cree way of life. They are as important today in educating students in the Cree language and culture as they have ever…

This is the first in what the Review hopes will be a regular column on school law and its implications for teachers. This article focused on copywrited materials and the teacher. (Editor/RK)

MATERIALS ARE INTENDED FOR A UNIFIED AND ACCELERATED PLANE AND SOLID GEOMETRY COURSE AND FOR EASY MODIFICATION AND ADAPTATION BY EXPERIENCED OR INEXPERIENCED TEACHER. TEXTBOOKS TO WHICH THE GUIDE HAS BEEN KEYED ARE LISTED. UNITS ARE GIVEN FOR BOTH SEMESTERS WITH TIME ALLOTMENTS RECOMMENDED. EACH UNIT IS SUBDIVIDED INTO TOPICS AND OBJECTIVES,…

A SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GIFTED SECOND GRADERS IS PRESENTED. THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A CHILD'S PARTICIPATION INCLUDE AN IQ OF 130 OR BETTER, STRONG ACADEMIC TALENT, HIGH MOTIVATION, PARENTS' APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STAFF. THE CURRICULUM CONSISTS OF READING (E.G. TEXTS, SUPPLEMENTARY READING, INDIVIDUALIZED READING, SOCIAL STUDIES MATERIAL),…

The guide presents materials to help the teacher set up a peer tutoring system in the classroom. Aspects discussed include the benefits of such a system, which materials adapt to such a system (criteria that can be applied to materials/tasks being considered for it), how to adapt and design materials for such a system (including format issues,…

In a consumer education brochure, the Federal Trade Commission traces steps that a family might take in fiancing an auto. Through the use of a case study comparison of the credit terms of two car dealers, explanations are given for terms such as annual percentage rate, credit life insurance, finance charge, and deferred payment price. Copies of…

The author suggests ways to help teachers teach mental health from kindergarden on. (Author)

Provides several questions to serve as guides for teachers and students in viewing the CBS television special, "The Corn Is Green." (CMV)

The article provides six suggestions for preschool teachers with visually handicapped children in their classes. Suggestions are also given for classmates' guiding a blind child. (PHR)

In addition to discussing the program for teaching typewriting to blind students using the auditory mode, the article presents a sample lesson in print, along with typing rates achieved by earlier classes. (DLS)

Some activities successful with elementary age children on the mini-tramp which comply with the "no flip" rules are described. (JMF)

The author describes mathematics activities for gifted children which make use of the geoboard and balance. The problem, solutions, and theoretical backing are provided for determining areas of squares, areas of irregular shapes, the weight of popped and unpopped popcorn, kernels, and liquid mass and density. (SBH)

The steps involved in creative problem solving (CPS) are described, and suggestions are made for incorporating CPS into instruction for gifted and talented students. (CL)

This study investigates how four prospective teachers interpret and use textbooks while learning to teach mathematics during university coursework and practicum teaching. Results indicate that prospective teachers had varied approaches to using textbooks ranging from adherence, elaboration, and creation. Factors influencing how they engaged with…