A set of activity sheets designed to provide experience for pupils in estimating products, quotients, and powers is provided. The material is designed for calculator use, and problem-solving abilities of students are developed as individuals focus on finding game-winning strategies. (MP)

A computer software package designed to lead students through exploration using ancient sailing ships is reviewed, focusing on features, educational value, design quality, written materials, and ease of use. The price was seen to be too high for most individual teachers or parents. (MP)

Instructions are provided for constructing a classroom learning center, with nine separate games and activities, to teach pupils to locate words in the dictionary through the use of guide words, entry words, and picture clues. (SJL)

Discusses the need for a sustained and systematic effort toward establishing a theoretical framework for educational simulations, proposes the adaptation of models borrowed from the natural and applied sciences, and describes three simulations based on such a model adapted using Brunerian learning theory. Sixteen references are listed. (LLS)

Presented is a game which helps children become familiar with a calendar. A caller reads call cards that have questions needing dates for completion. Examples of questions that apply to any month and questions that are for specific months are provided. (MP)

Describes a self-instructional game which simulates scientific research in bacterial genetics. (CS)

Activities and manipulative materials that teach pupils regrouping, also known as borrowing or carrying, are reviewed. Several examples of typical student errors and the reasons for these mistakes are outlined. (MP)

Describes the game ORAM (Optional Resource Allocation Management), and its five basic components: interest groups, resource sets, development strategies, payoff matrices, and feedback mechanism. With its relatively simplistic fivefold frame, it can be easily adapted to a variety of geographical settings. (Author/CK)

Explains how to debrief students after participation in simulation and/or other educational games. Debriefing should increase students' ability to experience, identify, analyze, and generalize. (Author/DB)

These three short articles are designed to help nonmusicians bring musical experiences into their classrooms. The articles discuss teaching resources for the nonmusical teacher; making simple, inexpensive rhythm instruments; and musical games. (Editor/SJL)

In 1977-78, 327 secondary social studies teachers in Ohio responded to a survey about their use of and opinions about simulations. Fifty-eight percent of the respondents regularly used simulations in their classrooms. More detailed responses and reasons for use or nonuse of simulations are discussed. (SJL)

The use of a simulation game in the evaluation of a sex education program is described. How the game is played, the context for its use, and data from the evaluation are presented, as well as descriptions of other potential uses for the game. (Author/GK)

Presents a method of using traditional puzzles and crosswords in foreign language instruction. Instead of merely providing amusement, the puzzles are designed to assist in the learning of various language skills. This article gives directions for developing puzzles specifically designed to teach grammar, vocabulary, and culture. (Author/PJM)

Describes five uses of the overhead projector in English as a second language classes including crosswork puzzles, giving directions, dictation, spots as a way to consolidate the comparative and superlative using different sized examples, and other geometric shapes. (BK)

Based on excerpts from written observation reports of social studies classroom performance by a supervisor, the article offers comments on the range and breadth of the social studies. Topics discussed include the use of multimedia, educational games, role playing, behavioral sciences, values, skills, and women's studies. (DB)