Indicates that for the most part, the vocabulary in workbook exercises at the third through sixth grade levels lacks adequate control and questions the practice of allowing students to complete the exercises independently of teacher assistance. (FL)

Portfolio workbooks combine reflection, planning, critical incident analysis, and integration of theory and practice. They provide a comprehensive record of student learning and develop autonomy and decision-making skills. A precondition for effective use is teacher commitment to student-centered learning. (SK)

Developed as a forerunner to "Spell-Write: An Aid to Writing, Spelling, and Word Study," this student workbook includes words starting with each letter of the alphabet and spaces for students' words. The workbook also presents words related to 13 topics (including "colours,""numbers," and "my family") using…

Designed to encourage students to discover that grammar merely represents the patterns that exist in language, this book presents lessons on 19 grammar points: nouns; pronouns; verbs; subjects; capitalization; end punctuation; commas; sentence fragments; run-on sentences; contractions; possessives; quotation marks; adjectives; adverbs;…

An elementary arithmetic workbook in whole numbers for speakers of Hmong has an introductory section and a variety of exercises in conceptualizing, writing, spelling, and sequencing numbers from 0 to 999. (MSE)

A workbook in the Roman alphabet for Hmong speakers begins with exercises in basic shape recognition and reproduction and contains a variety of exercises in printing, recognizing, and combining upper and lower case letters. (MSE)

Part of The Careers Research and Advisory Centre Bull's Eye Series, this career program booklet is to be used as a workbook to assist students with pertinent tips in starting a job. Topics covered are national insurance, wages and deductions, safety, trade unions, job adjustment, further education, and keeping in touch with the careers officer.…

This student manual is part of a kit that is designed to teach the use of visual language as a means of communication and self-expression. It provides space for note-taking and information the student needs to execute the practice projects assigned by the teacher. Three appendices in it offer a glossary of terms, bibliography, and brainstorming…

An instructor's text-workbook, consisting of fifteen booklets, to accompany LINC Communications Developmental Reading course, is presented. Five Unit Headings are: Word Analysis; Word Meaning; Literal Comprehension; Interpretive Comprehension; Evaluative Comprehension. An answer key is provided. Booklets and key are bound separately for inclusion…

Intended for use with the photographic materials available from the Workshop for Learning Things, Inc., this "camera cookbook" describes procedures that have been tried in classrooms and workshops and proven to be the most functional and inexpensive. Explicit starting off instructions--directions for exploring and loading the camera and for taking…

In modern classrooms, worksheets, still require considerable time and continue to be used mostly as seatwork. This practice prevails despite researchers having challenged the efficacy of seatwork that it does not provide on-the-spot teacher intervention. This article suggests that the following questions may help teachers decide whether and how to…

This study investigated characteristics of five IMO winners and influences from their formal and informal educational experiences. In particular, this study provides in-depth understanding of former Korean IMO winners' characteristics and environmental influences. Also, implications including education for parents of the gifted, professional…

The American Camping Association's (ACA) Camp Standards Program assists camp administrators in providing a quality camp experience and assists the public in selecting camps that meet standards accepted by the industry and recognized by the government. ACA Camp Standards represent desirable practices basic to quality programs. Accredited camps and…

Designed as an aid for those investigating the possibility of opening their first business, as well as business owners with many years experience who have never prepared a written business plan, this workbook guides the reader through the steps involved in the preparation of a business plan or feasibility study. After a general discussion of the…

The fifteenth in a series of workbook lessons, this consists of a passage in Spanish concerning the Spanish city of Avila. Following are exercises on vocabulary and passives in English and Spanish to be completed by the student. (Text is in English and Spanish.) (CK)