Investigated was the compatibility between the intellectual abilities of students and the level of intellectual operations required by secondary level physics textbooks. Student intellectual levels were determined for 949 tenth-, eleventh-, and twelfth-grade students by administration of Piagetian tasks. Major concepts presented in physics…

The history of mathematics education is examined, especially as it relates to the understanding of mathematical concepts. Earlier segments of this article appear as SE 515 504 and SE 516 064. (SD)

The effectiveness of four types of advanced organizers for a lesson on motion geometry was analyzed. The types of organizers were: (1) single application, (2) several applications, (3) single concrete model, (4) several concrete models. Results showed that advanced organizers can be effective under some conditions. (SD)

A study was conducted to determine whether significant learning of lecture content could occur during a single lecture, which included audiovisual aids and a question-answer session. Results of pre-tests and immediate post-tests showed over ninety percent mastery of the required content. (JT)

Discusses sociological findings on the impact of college on students, the objectives of staff, and the characteristics of student culture drawing implications for teachers and learners, e.g. need for better integration of academic and non-academic college life so they are not perceived as making competing demands on students' time. (JT)

Research findings related to children's concepts of length, area, volume, weight and time are reviewed. Implications for instruction in measurement of these qualities are discussed. (SD)

Presents a summative evaluation of the Star Games, a participatory astronomy exhibit designed for public and school group visitors from age 13 to adult. Provides information about the effect of the exhibit on visitors and the attainment of its educational goals. (HM)

Describes study which confirms that undergraduate teaching assistants (TAs) in introductory psychology courses display greater knowledge of information and better performance on sample GRE exams than those students who have taken advanced courses. Also, undergraduate TAs are perceived as highly positive contributors who are more helpful and…

Describes the interrelations of inquiry-oriented curricula and the development of inquiry skills and scientific curiosity among high school students in Israel. Results for whole classes seem to indicate a high correlation between inquiry performance and level of curiosity, but this is not reflected in the performance of individuals. (Author/BB)

Describes how one could teach velocity and acceleration from a Piagetian framework. This approach is compared with the traditional method of teaching constantly accelerated motion to high school and college students. Some problems and a list of references are also presented. (HM)

Discusses the importance of developing students' understanding of certain spatial aspects of important concepts. Piaget's contributions to the development of spatial conceptualization are included. Some examples for applying spatial techniques in earth sciences, physics, and chemistry are also presented. (HM)

Investigates the visual resemblance sorting cognitive abilities of 120 Hawaiian and 100 Malaysian first-grade children using five booklets, each containing seven test drawings. Results revealed that the performance of the two groups was about the same. The difference in scores for four of the five booklets was not significant. (HM)

The fright and uncertainty they themselves felt in unfamiliar places and situations enable teachers to take back to their classrooms an empathy with students who are ill-adjusted to school. Describes the Live, Learn & Teach program (EJ 144 148) developed by the University of New Hampshire for stimulating teachers' interest in changing fixed…

Presenting information intended to aid those who will be responsible for integrating the educable mentally retarded into shop programs, this article discusses population characteristics, physical characteristics, and learning characteristics of the mentally retarded. Interpersonal skills and safety considerations are also discussed in relation to…

Student comprehension of basic concepts in microeconomics was studied in Sweden in order to examine qualitative aspects of the outcome of learning. Suggestions for a reorientation of instruction that will promote deeper understanding of the subject matter are offered. (LBH)