Questionnaires were sent to teachers of grades K-6 in the Silicon Valley area in November 1990 to obtain current information on the utilization and production of media by teachers at this level. This report is based on usable survey instruments returned by 110 teachers, who represented more than 15 different elementary schools. This information…

This document is an annotated bibliography identifying books, filmstrips, maps, posters, puzzles, recordings, and videocassettes, pertaining to the state of North Carolina that can be used in elementary and secondary school classrooms. In addition to a lengthy description of each item, a range of appropriate grade levels is indicated, as well as…

Suggests that comic books can motivate students and be utilized in: (1) homework assignments and tests; (2) introducing new topics; and (3) writing practice. (LS)

Describes how two topics in the school mathematics curriculum could be of value in teaching school biology. (LS)

Lists film material under the following four topics: Animal Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Parasitism and The Problems of Overpopulation. (LS)

The isometric grid geoboard can be used to demonstrate the nine-point circle theorem. (SD)

Eight groups of students at Anne Arundel Community College (Arnold, Maryland) who had taken introductory psychology courses have used the Personal Growth Encounter Tapes distributed by the Human Development Institute (Georgia) as a guide in structuring 15 hours of encounter sessions. (NHM)

This article outlines the role and duties of the teaching assistant in the interprovincial second language education program in Canada, and specifically discusses a pilot project experience that began in July of 1973. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Computer-based instruction can provide effective education at minimal cost. Its acceptance is hindered by lack of mature instructional methodology and course development expense. Systems should use ordinary language, should be modular and multi-purpose, individualized and flexible. Administrative and support systems must be carefully planned. (CHK)

The use of machinery to compute numbers approaching a limit is discussed. A convergence theorem and several examples are provided. (SD)

Using the overhead projector, or overlays on an original pattern, a variety of tessellations can be generated. Several illustrations are included. (SD)