Two card games which can be used to practice conversion between decimals, fractions and percents are presented. (MM)

Students in two teams compete to design a product and mass-produce it. (Editor)

Two versions of the author's game, Duopoly" and Six Suppliers" are described. They are recommended as supplementary techniques for teaching about oligopolistic markets and economic power through classic models. (DB)

Contains a number of teaching suggestions such as bulletin board ideas, games, stories, mini-lessons, and visual aids. (SB)

Suggests that parents and teachers be alert to new programs that help children express their ideas and store information. Highlights several programs found in such disk magazines as "Window" and "Microzine," a word processing program (Bank Street Writer), and a program to create original arcade games (Rocky's Boots). (JN)

Discusses mechanics of and experiences with an urban land use simulation game. Students were able to practice developing analytical skills, improve their capacity to collect thoughts and present them orally, and participate in a real life "adult" situation where they could apply concepts learned in the course of their education.…

Provides general information on currently available microcomputers, computer programs (software), hardware requirements, software sources, costs, computer games, and programing. Includes a list of popular microcomputers, providing price category, model, list price, software (cassette, tape, disk), monitor specifications, amount of random access…

The evolution of educational games during the 1960s and 1970s culminated in a renewed awareness of the nature and potential of games. Simulations and games are suitable for instruction in urban growth, environmental problems, and in decision making in general. (KC)