Presents a list of resources including books, commercial games, software, and Web addresses for games and puzzles in the area of mathematics instruction. (ASK)

Presents suggestions to increase familiarization with the topic index of the "College Mathematics Journal" and points out some ways in which instructors can profit from this information to supplement textbooks. Examples are given of ideas for class enrichment, student exploration, and application. (DDR)

Describes a seventh-grade science course that is based on the phenology of the seasons, uses the outdoors on a regular basis, and uses reference books and field guides. (DDR)

Discusses electronic learning environments and how to make them more successful in education and training infrastructures. Highlights include a definition of learning objects as chunks of data about education; content and context; publishers and vendors; and onCourse, a project between public television stations to make programs and curriculum…

Many governments worldwide have dramatically increased resources devoted to improving educational quality. However, by concentrating on inputs and ignoring incentives within schools, resources have resulted in little overall improvement in student achievement. Reviews U.S. and international evidence on the effectiveness of such input policies,…

This listing provides directory information for state vocational rehabilitation offices for individuals with disabilities, including those who are deaf or who have hearing impairments. (CR)

Discusses the need for the publication "Breakthrough" as a resource providing teachers with information and activities about scientists past and present. Describes initial attempts to meet that need on a regular basis. (KHR)

Used data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Young Women to measure the impact of high school resources on women's educational attainment and earnings. No link emerged between education and school resources. Among white women, there was no significant connection between school resources and wages. For black women, school inputs significantly…

Focuses on the issue of financing in higher education in Europe, examining four aspects in detail: (1) formula funding; (2) the mobilization of external resources; (3) the introduction of tuition and fees; and (4) the creation of private institutions of higher education. (CMK)

This article discusses promoting critical thinking in gifted children and explains the elements of Bloom's Taxonomy: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Web sites are provided for information on Bloom's Taxonomy and elementary, secondary, and postsecondary instruction. Web sites on other aspects of critical…

Suggests that university computer labs offer the advantages of decentralizing instruction and drawing attention to students' writing. Notes that, although labs require money and instructional space, the benefits outweigh the limitations. Argues that, once a collaborative atmosphere is established and word processing is practiced, students can…

Describes a collection of materials on Czechoslovakia that can be ordered as teaching aides to connect history lessons on democracy to the present situation in Europe. Contains the following materials: (1) a biographical profile of Vaclav Havel; (2) maps; (3) literature; (4) photos; (5) readings; and (6) teaching activities. (JS)

Discusses the World Wide Web, resources of interest to mathematics teachers, and starting points on the Web. (MKR)

Describes a program designed to make physics more accessible to students. Entails extracting articles from newspapers (compiled to form a journal named "Exaktueel") and using them as a source of ideas for classroom activities. (ZWH)

Defines and describes basic capabilities and functions of Internet services such as e-mail, newsgroups, mailing lists, file transfer protocol, gopher, and World Wide Web (WWW). Provides descriptions of and addresses for educational newsgroups, mailing lists, gopher, and WWW sites. (JKP)