The relationship between teachers' use of class time and student achievement, behavior, and attitudes was examined in a study of 102 English and mathematics classes in 11 junior high schools. Time use had a measurable effect on student achievement and attitudes in mathematics classes, but not in English classes. (Authors/PP)

Criterion-referenced tests (CRTs) embedded in the instructional program to facilitate learning resulted in students scoring higher on semester-end mathematical tests, regardless of the socioeconomic level of the school. The nature of the CRTs used and the feedback procedures contributed to the reported results. (PN)

An interview with Seymour Papert, an advocate of computer instruction for children and colleague of Jean Piaget, focused on questions concerning: (1) schools' use of computers; (2) teacher preparation for computer technology in the classroom; (3) importance of students and teachers learning to program; and (4) methods of computer assistance in…

An account of Project Measure (Mason City, Iowa, High School) and how this computer bank of test items helps journalism students to develop their skills in the areas of mathematics and language arts. (RL)

Discusses the need for and the purpose of the Vocational Reading and Math Competency Based Teacher Education (CBTE) Project. The purpose of the project is to develop a CBTE instructional delivery system to help vocational teachers expand their competencies in providing reading and math instruction in conjunction with subject matter teaching. (LRA)

Computer assisted instruction is presented as a tool for helping students learn to successfully solve word problems. Four stages of developing a curriculum for elementary school mathematics, grades three through six, are covered. (MP)

Results and implications from the attitude exercises of the second National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for mathematics are presented and discussed. (MP) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Results (Interpretation).

Described is a three-phase model for teaching problem solving to the middle school student. Phases include cue attendance, thinking aloud, and developing diagrams of steps to solutions. Because middle school students are in a transitional period in their cognitive processes, implementation of problem solving skills seems appropriate. (Author/DS)

Describes the evaluation of one of a series of plays devoted to the history of mathematics. The play evaluated was a one-act play with four scenes which covered aspects of the life of the mathematician Thales and introduces students to some history of mathematics and the topic of similar triangles. (Author/DS)

Describes the competency-based teacher training system that will include reading- and math-related teaching skills generic to all vocational program areas and competencies specific to each program area; assessment criteria and learning activities for each competency; individualized, self-paced learning modules; a management system for the learning…

The problem facing Nigeria's teacher trainers is how to produce the right type of mathematics teachers from available resources. The mastery learning approach is seen as the solution to this problem. Bloom's Mastery Learning Approach and Carroll's Model of School Learning are discussed. (MLW)

Contains articles describing: (1) a writing laboratory at Cedar Crest College (Pennsylvania); (2) 12 biology minicourses used at Elizabethtown Community College (Kentucky); (3) the "Self-Persuasion for Study Improvement Project" at East Tennessee State University; and (4) a vocabulary acquisition program used to help University of North Carolina…

The observed behaviors of three highly effective and six less effective junior high school mathematics teachers were compared. A number of differences were obtained in the areas of time use, interaction styles, management, and personal characteristics. Relationships between these results and other process-product research are noted. (Author/MK)

Describes the experiences of a secondary mathematics education student as a MATHCOUNTS coach for sixth graders. Explains the program, coaching duties, and how the approach evolved in trying to shift student focus from finding the right answer to finding a logical approach to solving problems. Discusses the experience in terms of the National…

A mathematics teacher shares a family discussion about Pythagorean triples as her child discovers new ideas about generating a triple. This idea can be useful for introducing students to the Pythagorean theorem. Observes that middle school students tend not to share creative insights in spite of supportive families and teachers. Presents…