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Milman, Charlotte – Academic Therapy, 1979
A teaching method for enhancing rote memory ability is described. The use of a metronome was found to establish a tempo, or rhythm, which enabled children to learn multiplication tables more easily. (PHR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Problems, Learning Processes, Memorization
Hardin, Bill; And Others – Teacher, 1978
This article presents an eclectic approach to spelling instruction, combining ideas from two basic methods: phonetic and memorization. Teaching procedures, student activities, and materials are suggested. A chart of the most basic reading/spelling generalizations is included. (SJL)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Learning Activities

Elliott, Portia C. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1980
The aims of the article are: (1) to outline the general tenets of the "back to basics" movements; (2) to indicate how these tenets go counter to emerging research on hemispheric specialization; and (3) to suggest methods which are brain-compatible and likely to produce competent creative problem solvers. (Author/TG)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Cerebral Dominance, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education