Discusses results from studies reported from 1958-86 examining the different methods of teaching calculus. Alternatives to lecture presentations to supplement and enhance learning include discovery and group learning, self-paced classes, programed materials, and use of computers. (over 50 references) (MDH)

The purpose of this report is to see what the literature has to say about motivation and group interactions, both with and without the assistance of computers. The ultimate purpose is to examine in detail how the emerging ideas can be used to enhance the teaching and learning of arithmetic using computers. This report is divided into the following…

Compares models of the classroom dynamics for a traditional laboratory setting and a problem-solving-centered environment, both at the eighth grade science level. Descriptive data indicate no differences in the models, whereas path analyses suggest that, in the problem-solving model, student behaviors significantly correlate to lesson structure,…