A teaching sequence providing a smooth transition from concrete materials to the subtraction algorithm is presented. (MP)

The frequency with which games must be used in order to help students maintain multiplication skills is the subject of this study. (MP)

Qualifies the use of game simulations to test communication-related theories, explicates a mixed-motive game experiment (Creative Alternative) which permits systematic investigation of interpersonal influence processes, and discusses the use of the Creative Alternative game to study the effects of alternative compliance-gaining strategies.…

Four essays provide practical guidelines for (1) conducting an analysis of supplementary pedagogical materials prior to their use; (2) playing a French card game; (3) using French horoscope columns in the classroom; and (4) teaching idiomatic expressions containing animal terms. (AM)

A game with a flexible format that can be used at any grade level and with almost any content is described. The game can be used to provide diagnostic information to the teacher, practice, review, or reinforcement. (MK)

The author suggests that educators are not using enough nonprint materials or are not using them correctly. She lists inexpensive nonprint materials in the areas of reading, writing, and computation which are worth previewing. (KC)

Three essays discuss: (1) the use of word games in the language classroom, (2) the use of humor in correcting students' errors, and (3) using comic strips in the French language classroom. (AM)

Describes a game construction model which can be applied to an instructional game or a simulation game for elementary and junior high social studies classes. The game deals with motivations and hardships of the Pilgrims as they traveled to the New World. Journal availability: see SO 507 149. (Author/DB)

Describes a chemistry word elimination game that can be used to provide an instructive student activity. (BT)

In this review of science curriculum materials marketed commercially, the game of "Extinction" and "Sensing the Sea" curriculum guides in marine education are described. (SA)

Describes the development, use, and outcomes of a simulation decision-making game designed to help close the classroom/business relevancy gap in a marketing course at Southwest College, Chicago. Notes plans for city-wide use of the successful simulation. (TA)

Development and testing of the Park and Recreation Development Simulator (PARDS) are described with predictive implications of the game results. PARDS can be used as a continuing education tool for training professionals, thereby increasing knowledge of the field and acting as a simulation experience in occupations. (Author/HLM)

This article discusses the use of word puzzles in the teaching of English as a second language. Example puzzles involve exercises in verb inflection, word meaning, and idiomatic expressions. (CLK)

Problem-solving is a necessary stage for all learning. Students who are learning English must pass through such a stage. The teacher must isolate problem-solving activities for use in the classroom. Role-playing, music and games (language puzzles, verbal or board games, action games) are suitable activities. (CFM)

Examined mothers' provision of novel and familiar toy animals during play interactions with infants at ages 0;10, 1;1, 1;5, and 1;9. Analyses indicated that mothers facilitated their children's determination of reference and differentially adjusted their naming practices to novel, comprehended, and familiar animals. Results indicate that maternal…