Describes the campus controversy that erupted when a college newspaper reported that many instances of cheating had been discovered among Middle Eastern students. Questions whether the newspaper story should have been published. (GW)

Reports on all situations during the last six months in which three or more chemists or chemical engineers were terminated. This report covers 13 such incidents by 10 employers. (MLH)

An investigation was initiated concerning the environmental health within the Burlington, Massachusetts public school system to determine what specific environmental hazards were present and determine ways of eliminating them. This report presents 20 case studies that detail the environmental health issues involved, the approaches taken in…

This paper presents a set of reflective strategies for inquiry to help students in the process of learning science by conducting their own investigations. Reflective strategies are actions students can take to evaluate their progress and understanding as they conduct their investigations in order to be more systematic and effective. We also…

This paper explores the relationship between different types of college orientation programs and the students' subsequent integration into the school's academic and non-academic environments. (RWP)

Phenomenon of effect of magnetic field on plant growth provides wide opportunities for research in classrooms. Using moderately powerful magnets, seed growth patterns can be observed in pre-germination treatment, germination period exposure and under many other conditions. Such research may enable understanding magnetotropism more clearly. (PS)

This study investigated the relative conformity of American and Brazilian students across ages from 9 to 21 years old. (Authors)

An investigation concerning the sum of square digits is described to show college mathematics students how mathematicians really work. A computer program is included. (MNS)

The American Association of University Professors, the leading agency in higher education in developing the principles and standards governing the relationships of academic life, has also assumed responsibility for implementing these principles and standards in specific situations. The Association turns to formal investigation and censure only if…

This study, with 114 children (ages 4 to 10), examined effects of explaining 2 conversation rules ("I don't know" is an acceptable answer, and the interviewer can't help in answering questions) prior to interviewing children regarding a staged event each child had witnessed. Results suggest that the rules reduce suggestibility and could…

Presents a 4-week set of activities to engage 5th grade students in real-life applications of chemistry. Students solve a crime of theft through the use of mystery powders, chromatography, scientific analysis of cloth, and fingerprinting. (NB)

Presents activities that explore step-cut dissections of whole rectangles. Provides students with the opportunity to discover patterns, which allows them to solve more and more complex problems that offer a context within which students can think about and use different mathematical concepts. (JRH)

Describes a project that aims to promote a holistic study of specific environmental issues with students through interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional investigations. Uses active and participatory approaches to learning to empower students to exercise responsibility for their own lives and their environments. Contains 46 references. (JRH)

Investigates students' (N=277) performance and the effects of pre-training on tasks rated high in ambiguity, in particular those where the solution to the tasks cannot be arrived at through predictable algorithms. Findings show pre-training to be a significant factor in improving students' ability to plan and carry out open-ended investigations.…