Reprint from "Sociological Resources for the Social Studies Newsletter, Fall 1968

A math teacher describes an approach to help special education students solve addition and subtraction problems through a system involving finger counting. The systems for subtraction and addition solve the problem faced by students unable to memorize facts and unable to use their fingers when numbers exceeded five. (Illustrations of the approach…

Most optimization problems of any degree of complexity must be solved using a computer. In the teaching of dynamic programing courses, it is often desirable to use a computer in problem solution. The solution process involves conceptual formulation and computational Solution. Generalized computer codes for dynamic programing problem solution…

Critically analyzes some popular heuristic forms, to establish their continuity with the dominating tradition of Anglo-American empiricism.

Impact Problem Solving, an approach to teaching gifted students, concentrates upon relevant skills rather than factual content, and teaches methodology of analyzing and clarifying the nature of problems, collecting the necessary data; thinking of all the possible solutions; and assessing, altering, and testing those suggestions to provide the most…

A step-by-step procedure for teaching students to solve time-lapse problems allows the student to convert what is normally a pure mental process to a systematic paper and pencil activity coupled with a step-by-step thought pattern. (CL)

Suggests that the traditional problem-solving approach to teaching vocational agriculture be reexamined and at least partially replaced with other methods. (JOW)

Differentiates between problem solving that precedes decision making and the decision itself. (MU)

Allowing the pupil to have some say in his classroom activities will increase his motivation to learn. Through observation of the pupil's reactions to certain subject matter, the teacher can determine what the next step in learning should be. (CK)

Stresses the need for theories of teaching and learning mathematics. Argues that a study of how students react to new problem solving situations is a step in the right direction. (RS)

Discusses the relevance and the advantages for social science education of several models that simulate the urban environment. (AA)

Cases give teachers the best way to introduce "outside reality into the classroom, a vital but costly ingredient of engineering education. (IR)

After a brief review of four characteristics of real problems, and differences between traditional and real problems, four approaches teachers should use to guide gifted students are described, including finding and focusing on a problem, giving methodological and managerial assistance, offering editorial advice and feedback, and finding outlets…