This paper discusses how the Reading University Game came into existence and why evaluating it was so difficult. Both the broad and the narrow approaches to evaluation were used. Order the journal from Economics Association, Room 340, Hamilton House, London WC1H 9BH, England. (Author/ND)

Describes five simulation exercises: a problem for a student teacher, an industrial relations game, a series of student problems; an international relations crisis, and a sociological exercise on public and private opinions. (LS)

This book provides a comprehensive, applied, and field-tested plan for using tactical games in teaching elementary physical education. The tactical games approach is taught by game category. For each game category, the book presents three progressive levels of units containing up to 30 detailed lesson plans. Each of the 90 lessons is designed to…

This collection of palindromes, pangrams, acrostics, word squares and word ladders, visual and numerical puzzles, silly names, and much more is designed to delight, surprise, and challenge both the novice and the expert player of word games. It uses the metaphor of a busy, cosmopolitan city to showcase three facets of words: forms of letters,…

This paper advocates the deliberate and consistent use of educational simulations and games as one way of improving mathematics instruction. Dewey's philosophy to rationalize using simulations and games in mathematics classes is discussed. A drill and practice type of mathematical simulation game called Mathardy is illustrated. It is concluded…

UnicenP's First Engineering Games took place in October of 1999, and consisted of three tasks designed by engineering faculty which involved all courses taught in first year. Teams were made up of students from all four Engineering programs currently offered by the institution. The games occurred over a period of three days and proved a successful…

This book outlines progression in teaching and learning phonics in seven steps which are linked to the objectives in England's National Literacy Strategy Framework for Teaching. Activities for whole-class teaching are suggested for each step and instructions and materials for these activities are provided so that phonics may be taught in a lively,…

This book offers a collection of games for K-8 students that will enliven instruction, boost student motivation, and enhance learning at school or at home. It features in- and out-of-desk activities to motivate and engage students, promote teamwork, build skills, and enhance interactive problem solving. The book includes hundreds of tips on how to…

A nationwide program in which secondary and postsecondary schools cooperate with the Chrysler-Plymouth Division of Chrysler Motors Corporation to reward outstanding student auto-mechanics has been evolved. The contest tests the students' ability to trouble-shoot planned malfunctions in cars against the clock. (DS)

Motivational factors for nonmotivated and motivated students are given. Included are creating classroom games patterned after television programs, group projects, creativity in review work, use of cartoons, role playing, and field trips. The teacher can improve motivation by being an interested listener, commending students, and by teaching with…

The instructional resource described, a game of learning activities, is designed to provide simulated experiences in how to find, apply, and interview for a job. (Author/AG)

Rules for three mathematics games are specified. One game is concerned with providing an entertaining framework for routine practice; the other two games are based on estimating probabilities of outcomes. (DT)

Looks at the use of simulations and games as research instruments in education. Examines two applications of simulations as research instruments and a major problem that stands in the way of their use. (Author/DN)

Describes secret messages'' using codes suitable for any level; examples. (SP)