This how-to-study guide was written for the Danish college freshman who must pass a comprehensive mathematics examination before proceeding on to more advanced studies. Student work load for the first year of study is described and advice is given on establishing work priorities, preparing for classes, attending classes, and using the textbook. A…

This unit deals with the concept of probability, the use of probability to make predictions, and procedures to gather and display probability data using graphs. Fractions are used to express probabilities. Instructional objectives for probability and for graphing (circle, bar, and line segment graphs) are contained in the booklet as well as…

This guide, written for parents, teachers, and students, presents advice on academic study habits derived from research data. Part 1 of the text presents the research evidence in five chapters: chapter 1 reviews common study skills problems; chapter 2 focuses specifically on research data from eight studies which successfully used precollege study…

The goal of the Parents Aid School Success (P.A.S.S.) program is to help parents cultivate the necessary attitudes and skills so they are equipped to assist their children in reading and other school subjects. This handbook is for anyone interested in setting up such a program in his/her school. Steps for preliminary planning and program…

The purpose of this unit is to develop basic concepts of measurement. The children will have a variety of experiences which make measurement concepts meaningful to them. This unit will provide some review of counting skills and simple addition and subtraction skills. The primary focus, however, is to build concepts of measurement in length, weight…

Presented are science units for kindergarten and first-grade classes which include one or more non-verbal test items constructed to determine whether the student has learned the material presented in the unit. Units include: light, senses, gerbils, beans and peas, animal activities, and hatching chicks. (SL)

Presented for classroom teachers and parents is an overview of information on learning disabilities. Covered are the following topics (with subtopics in parenthesis): defining the problem (causes, incidence, characteristics); assessment (physical assessment, intellectual potential, academic achievement, channels of learning); and informal…

One of 15 core modules in a 22-module series designed to train vocational education curriculum specialists (VECS), this guide is intended for use by both instructor and student in a variety of education environments, including independent study, team teaching, seminars, and workshops, as well as in more conventional classroom settings. The guide…

This guide is planned to assist state agricultural extension persons who are responsible for program development of a youth consumer education program. It identifies priority content and teaching methods for program content, planning, implementation, and evaluation. A rationale for developing a 4-H consumer education program is given which…

One of 15 core modules in a 22-module series designed to train vocational education curriculum specialists (VECS), this guide is intended for use by both instructor and student in a variety of education environments, including independent study, team teaching, seminars, and workshops, as well as in more conventional classroom settings. The guide…

The document consists of collected articles which provide information to teachers on constructing goals for K-12 social studies and developing learning activities which implement those goals. The project was undertaken in response to national interest in citizenship education and in an attempt to enable teachers to identify basic skills to which…