It is suggested that the reasons for teaching the standard written algorithms for calculations are not out of date. Alternative algorithms, such as mental algorithms, calculators, and nonstandard written methods, are discussed. (MP)

Bar graph activities appropriate for four stages of development are given. (MK)

Presents a dice-and-board game for teaching French, designed to solidify vocabulary (dealing with shopping at a store) and to afford practice in certain grammatical structures. (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the value of linguistic studies, noting the importance of encouraging students' interest in talking and thinking about language. Presents tape-recorded dialogues produced by students in a "nonacademic" class and tells how such activities can provide a basis for the study of language. (GT)

Provides suggestions for using French train schedules to simulate train travel in the French classroom, thus teaching expressions of time as well as reinforcing certain verbs and structures. (AM)

Four essays present suggestions for (1) using sensational news articles; (2) exercising students' understanding of polysemes; (3) using Telex messages; and (4) using postage stamps in a series, in the French classroom. (AM)

Proposes the use of word games to promote the enjoyment of literature studies by second language learners. (AM)

Recommends how social studies teachers can combine information and concepts from economics and history to help students understand historical events. The basis of the approach is to review and utilize source materials normally used to enrich current texts. (Author/DB)

Describes two teaching procedures, one designed to combine word recognition practice with syntactic (word order) skill development, the other designed to help children develop sequencing comprehension. (AEA)

Three examples are given illustrating the use of the calculator in problems where determining patterns and making conjectures are stressed. (MP)

Discusses the use of puzzles as supplementary activity in the language classroom. (AM)

The ability to listen attentively and critically is crucial. Describes two techniques for improving listening skills. (Editor/RK)

Concrete materials lead young students to abstract conclusions. (Editor)

An illustrative case problem and questions for discussion are presented to provide a classroom situation which provides students with an opportunity to gain experience typical of that which characterizes employment in business organizations. Focus is on use of the technique in graduate and undergraduate programs designed to train teachers of…

Describes an exploration of how light-up shoes work in which students become a community of scientists through debating, questioning, experimenting, formulating ideas, researching, collaborating, and communicating their understandings. (JRH)