Educational activities based on easily constructed peg games are detailed, along with advice on how they can be constructed. The activities are designed to guide students to collect and organize data; recognize, extend, and generalize patterns; and develop problem-solving strategies. (MP)

The mathematics of an educational game commonly known as "Frogs" is analyzed to see different mathematical concepts imbedded in it. (MP)

Describes seven simple art projects which reinforce reading skills. Examples are: vowel finger puppets, a blend mobile, a shoebox-top racing game, and book illustration. (SJL)

A random sampling of computer software designed for educational use is reviewed. (MP)

The success pupils experience with the computer allows them to attempt mastery of skills previously rejected, and to attempt understanding of concepts previously thought too difficult. (MP)

A collection of games and activities that teach the concept of money and the actual use of real money are presented. The center for activities described was originally designed for low to average ability pupils. (MP)

The authors cite specific ways that the classroom computer can aid the teacher, by providing a wide variety of independent instruction for students and by cutting down the time required for recordkeeping, testing, and other administrative tasks. (Author/SJL)

The use of the PLATO and EDUCOM systems in legal education are described. Teaching techniques (simulation and gaming), their role in law school curricula, and a survey of uses nationwide are discussed. Available at 675 S. Westmoreland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90005. (MSE)

A card game designed to help high school students drill basic arithmetic operations in general mathematics classes is presented. Activity sheets suitable for reproduction are included. (MP)

This study examined the effects of parameter controls (highly structured v unstructured play) and student ability and sex on the extent to which junior high students engaged themselves in four social studies simulation games. Internally parametered (unstructured) games produced greater role acceptance. Sex and ability variables were not…

A widely adopted National Diffusion Network program, Diagnostic Prescriptive Arithmetic, teaches elementary arithmetic skills through games and other concept-building activities. Practical math applications and problem-solving techniques are emphasized. (SK)

Describes an informal study that yielded information about differences between good and poor sixth-grade spellers in their awareness that spelling involves prediction strategies and in their awareness of letter frequencies, pattern frequencies, and positional constraints on spelling. Outlines a few implications for spelling instruction. (GT)

Describes a nutrition education unit designed for preadolescent children in which the lecture and assignment content of the unit was augmented either with active games or with passive audiovisual aids. Comparative effectiveness of these two approaches in assessed. (CS)

A method is presented for helping children make a smooth transition from using manipulative materials to using symbols only in solving multidigit addition problems. (MP)

Four learning activities designed to teach some basic concepts of probability through experiential learning are presented. Worksheets designed for duplication are included. Two of the ideas are geared towards grades 1 through 5; the others are designed for grades 4 through 8. (MP)