This article discusses ways in which secondary polytechnical schools in Russia can acquaint pupils with the basic ideas of applied chemistry. Students must be guided so that they can choose a vocation in accordance with their personal inclinations and the needs of society. (Author/RM)

Presents a rationale for the new Soviet biology curriculum. Explains guidelines for teaching methodology. Describes in some detail the goals and tasks for students in the new Soviet biology curriculum for grades six through eleven. (RKM)

This article discusses ways for improving the curriculum and methods of Russian secondary polytechnical education in the teaching of physics. (Author/RM)