The use of the computer in problem solving situations is profiled. Sample lessons for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students are presented along with possible programs for a variety of computers using BASIC. (MP)

Notes how the wording of questions can affect the results of surveys and questionnaires. Suggests activities to help students become critical listeners, viewers, and readers. (RL)

Ideas are presented for using candy M & M's as materials to teach mathematics. Six different activities are reviewed. (MP)

A lesson for secondary mathematics pupils on prime numbers designed to capture student interest is presented. The emphasis is on developing lessons that act as motivating forces in the classroom. (MP)

Summarizes results of studies indicating that play training led to significant increases in young children's problem-solving ability, use of language, creative thinking ability, verbal ability, and conservation. (Author/MP)

The use of pictures created by students as aids in the learning of mathematical concepts and the problem solving process is promoted. (MP)

Weekly letter writing between a teacher and her students opened communication lines, increased interpersonal awareness, provided positive feedback, and, indirectly, developed specific writing skills. (Examples of students' letters and the teacher's replies are included.) (RL)

An exercise was devised at the Middlesex Hospital Medical School, London, to facilitate medical students' ability to discuss death and dying with cancer patients. Students begin with a written situation to problem-solve and then move into pairs and groups to reach a consensus and discuss the problem. A videotaped simulation is also used. (JMD)

The paper divides achievement in chemistry into five independent factors: cognitive, affective, problem solving, routine manipulative skills, and observational modes. The study explores the relationship between student performance in these areas and their responses to a Cognitive Preference Test in chemistry. (RE)

Instructing a college class in remedial English can be a shock to teachers trained in specialized literature. To give such teachers an idea of what to anticipate, some common obstacles they will encounter and the special skills and attitudes they will need to be effective are discussed. (JMD)

The author lists five basic concepts on global issues which he presented to his seventh-grade social science class to heighten understanding of world affairs and to promote critical thinking. He gives an account of the procedures employed and the reactions of his pupils to these concepts. (Author/SJL)

The French language article analyzes the Test of Science Processes and describes other measurements of the investigative skills of secondary students. It defines problem solving, scientific method, investigation (the preferred strategy for teaching high school science curricula), and two fundamental investigative abilities: observation and…

Examines the relationships of development, technology, and population growth, discusses learning and teaching about population, and annotates resource materials for teachers to use. (CK)

Describes an attempt on the part of an engineering faculty to develop problem-solving skills in its undergraduate students. It includes a course description in problem solving. (SA)

Discusses ways in which to help students solve problems effectively. On the basis of her observations of novice and expert problem solvers, the author suggests teaching the processes used by the experts directly to the students. (SA)