An activity leading to the discovery of a property of primes is suggested for encouraging algebra students to make nontrivial conjectures. (MP)

Provides suggestions for preparing, maintaining, and using a beehive. Includes addresses of bee supply companies and blueprints for constructing a hive. (MA)

Tree diagrams with numbers in a given pattern generate questions related to pattern recognition and number concepts such as binary numbers and exponentials. (MP)

A description is given of a training program for bank tellers using computer-based instruction. The results of a pilot test are reported. (MP)

Graphing activities appropriate for grade levels K-8 are outlined and worksheets given. Topics involved include classifying, bar graphs, remainders from a series of divisions, and the greatest common factor of two numbers. (MP)

A week-by-week readiness program for preschool and early primary children. (Editor)

Having students write report-type critical appraisals of completed business research work is suggested as a valuable tool in giving beginning or advanced business students practical business information and experience. A critique outline is included. (TA)

Here are 15 reading games you can adapt to any level, complete with easy-to-copy illustrations. Make them sturdy the first around--they'll get used and used! (Editor/RK)

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This article describes an economics trail which aims to encourage elementary and secondary students to use their knowledge of economics in looking at their local surroundings. For availability, see SO 505 564. (Author/AV)

Is it worthwhile? "Mais oui," claims one teacher. Is it fun? "Oui, wheee!" exclaim youngsters who explore another language. (Editor)

Examines current arguments regarding the role of creativity in education. Suggests that educators often minimize the importance of the relationship of creativity to tangible creative works. Indicates that creative processes can best serve educational purposes when they are directly tied to the constraints of developing actual projects. (30…

Summarizes recent ERIC documents and journal articles that discuss the use of the project approach as a teaching method in early childhood education. Provides paragraph-length abstracts of nine ERIC documents and seven journal articles, as well as information about ERIC and ordering ERIC documents. (EV)

A number of hands-on science activities are suggested to acquaint children with the variety and properties of polymers. Common polymers are listed; individual and group activities are described; and a reproducible worksheet is included. (IAH)

Creating a class book can be an effective way to stimulate early elementary students' creativity and self-expression. The six steps are to: introduce the project; create the story; decide who does what; get it down on paper; put it all together; and share the experience. (SM)