Wikis are widely promoted as collaborative writing tools and are gaining in popularity in educational settings. However, while wikis include features that are designed to facilitate collaboration, it does not necessarily follow that their use will ensure or even encourage collaborative learning behaviour. The few empirical studies that have…

Today's society is characterized by a plurality of cultures in such a way that a person will often interact and interrelate with new cultures. The situation becomes even more complicated when one has to adapt to a new culture for a short period of time (travel or study visit) or a long period of time (new work place, emigration etc.). Any…

Article focuses on activities designed to make students "think metric." (HB)

Suggestions are made for teaching units of length, area, volume, capacity, and mass along with rules for correct punctuation and spelling. A number of learning devices adapted from normal business practices are listed. (TA)

The metric system is almost upon us. What progress is being made in converting curricula? (Editor)

Suggests activities and materials to use in introducing the metric system to elementary school children. (JMB)

Because of the move to metrication in the United States, this article is presented to art personnel to alert them to the changes that are most likely to be encountered in the art program with respect to classroom activities and the ordering of materials. (Author/RK)

Author developed a metric olympics in order to provide students with exercise, fun and practice with metric measurement. (Author/RK)

Describes a 45-minute module to instruct elementary school teachers in teaching the metric system. (CS)

Measurement is perhaps the most frequently used form of mathematics. This book presents activities for learning about the metric system designed for upper intermediate and junior high levels. Discussions include: why metrics, history of metrics, changing to a metric world, teaching tips, and formulas. Activities presented are: metrics all around…

Content and related learning activities of a four-part adult education class in the metric system are described. (LH)

A step-by-step procedure for converting a secondhand platform balance to the metric system is outlined for use as a student project. (MP)

A special program designed to involve students and staff in recognizing, using and gaining competence with metric units and measures was described. (Author/RK)

Five rules for teaching the metric system are presented, and five measurement activities which can be adapted for elementary or secondary students are described. (DT)