Describes several ways in which instructional examples of news stories can be used effectively in the classroom: describing features, analyzing matched examples, and using problem-solving activities. (MM)

Examines the issue of problem solving and reasoning in relationship to reading. Claims that reading programs are effective vehicles for enhancing reasoning skills. Explores how reading programs can develop higher order thinking, and considers a way to present stories which uncovers the reasoning process through a problem-solution framework. (MM)

The authors argue that home economics teachers should teach critical thinking and problem solving to their students. They demonstrate the uses of questioning and concept attainment to develop such skills. (CH)

A beginning solution and generalization are given to a problem on area and perimeter presented in a previous article. Various figures are used to illustrate how posing problems and identifying increasingly general methods promotes problem-solving maturity. (MNS)

In addition to being a neighborhood school, Stonewall Jackson Elementary is the site of the Dallas, Texas, school system's program for the deaf. Proposes that students' high scores in standardized tests can be attributed to the techniques used for the deaf children that contribute to the success of the other students. (MLF)

Provides guidelines for coping with common problems in using role play, including overcoming resistance, making the role play relevant, overcoming reluctance to perform, handling role-acting aspects, writing the brief and roles, presenting necessary information, handling problems, and debriefing. The importance of debriefing is emphasized, and…

The use and misuse of the superposition principle to analyze electrical circuits are discussed. (KR)

Presents reasons for students' use of calculators in math class and techniques for encouraging their optimal use. Many educators suggest that calculators free students from concentration on computation and enable them to concentrate on problem solving. The article includes product information. (SM)

This case study describes an adult woman whose psychiatric condition causes behavior problems. It follows her and her teacher's progress as her behavior is molded toward that of a productive rather than disruptive learner. (JOW)

Assessed the effectiveness of instruction in promoting sixth-grade students' conceptual understanding of the concept of averages using a leveling model and an open-ended problem-solving approach. Found that students were more capable of using the leveling approach and applying formal averaging algorithm to solve problems than using the open-ended…

Describes preparation for instruction using a problem-based approach as part of a teaching-strategy repertoire. Describes classes that use the approach successfully, and identifies pitfalls. Suggests ways that mathematics teachers can get assistance in successfully implementing a problem-based teaching approach. Presents research results that…

Word problems have several purposes in mathematics education. Concentrates on two of these purposes--word problems as applications and word problems as mental manipulatives--and compares them with each other. (ASK)

Makes a case for presenting humanistic mathematics and science to elementary school children. Introduces a theoretical yet practical framework for teaching these subjects in K-6 classrooms. Describes components of the humanistic curriculum: interactive/collaborative, holistic/relevant, interdisciplinary, and problem-based. (Contains 43…

Presents the results of a study that aimed to incorporate a wide range of problem posing situations into students' problem solving in a classroom project with mathematically-able students in the first two years of secondary school. (Contains 15 references.) (ASK)

Introduces the Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) model as an alternative to traditional cooperative learning. Discusses the difficulties of PLTL based curriculum which include finding the peer leaders, selecting the right materials for implementation, and training techniques for peer leaders. (YDS)