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Stephens, Max – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1978
Some materials are examined which try to cultivate skills and concepts such as estimation, approximation, significant digits, place value, and repeating decimals. Also discussed are repercussions and longer term implications on the use of minicalculators. (MP)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education
Barclay, William L. – 1985
Graphing is a common and powerful symbol system for representing concrete data. Yet research has shown that students often have graphical misconceptions about how graphs are related to the concrete event. Currently, the Technical Education Research Center (TERC) is developing microcomputer-based laboratories (MBL) science units that use probes to…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Graphs
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Plutro, Michele – English Journal, 1980
Reports on the materials being developed for instruction in critical television viewing skills. (RL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Office of Program Evaluation and Research. – 1980
This manual was developed to aid local school districts in complying with the requirement of California's Pupil Proficiency Law that districts provide extra help to students not making adequate progress towards basic skill mastery. Guidelines for the development of instructional packages keyed to the school districts proficiency tests, various…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Techniques, Criterion Referenced Tests, Curriculum Development
National Education Association, Washington, DC. Project on Utilization of Inservice Education R & D Outcomes. – 1976
The teacher inservice training manual described here focuses on teacher training in sequential development of individualized learning modules for computer-assisted instruction. The intent of the manual is to help the teacher recognize, design, develop, and assess individualized learning materials. This descriptive report provides information on…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Guides, Individualized Instruction
Tay, Mary W. J. – 1988
A discussion of English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) instruction begins with a review of the English language teaching situation in Singapore today and goes on to examine issues in the production of ESL instructional materials. The focus is on oral language instruction. The first section, concerning Singapore, outlines the structure of syllabuses…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
Heitmann, Helen M. – 1982
Instructions are given for developing and using mastery-based learning modules for individualizing instruction in physical education. Following a rationale for using individualized instruction in physical education, guidelines are offered for designing learning modules which include four parts: statement of learning objectives (purpose); delivery…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Eye Hand Coordination, Guidelines, Individualized Instruction
Molteno, Marion – 1986
This methods and materials guide for native language instruction for immigrants in British elementary and secondary schools includes discussions of the needs of the learners, the traditional approach to native language instruction, experimentation with new methods through bilingual books, the teaching of reading for information and pleasure, the…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Foreign Nationals
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. Div. of Career-Vocational Education. – 1990
This three-section document contains the model curriculum standards, program framework, and process guide that will assist schools in California in providing career-vocational education programs that are responsive to a world marketplace characterized by constantly changing technology. The standards and frameworks can be implemented to provide a…
Descriptors: Career Education, Communications, Construction (Process), Course Content
Guidelines, 1992
This document consists of five years (1988-1992, 10 issues) of the Singapore-based journal "Guidelines." Issues contain articles on a variety of topics in second language teaching. Topics include classroom language teaching strategies, techniques for teaching specific language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) or knowledge…
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Business Communication, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques