The use of multiple-choice homework coupled with computer grading provides a practical way of incorporating problem solving where more traditional techniques are impractical. (SL)

Describes the computation of relatively complex functions such as log x and ln x with a simple four function hand held calculator. (SL)

Describes a method for modifying a four-function pocket calculator so that it can be used as a pulse counter. (SL)

Presents a picture of the conditions in which discoveries are made and the effort required to reconstruct the conditions in which past discoveries were made. (SL)

Presents a method of teaching advanced physics laboratories which simulates research conditions and requires students to make researchlike decisions. (SL)

Describes in detail the workshops for "The Age of Newton," an interdisciplinary course. The course stresses astronomy, mathematics, mechanics, and optics. (SL)

Tests the hypothesis that learning is a function of teaching methodology by comparing content achievement and cognitive development gains of students receiving concrete instruction with those receiving formal instruction. Gains for all groups under concrete instruction exceeded all groups under formal instruction. (SL)

Discusses establishment, functions, program development, policy considerations, and future prospects of the Latin American Centre for Physics (CLAF) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (SL)

Describes experiments and apparatus used to study the interaction of falling water drops on water surfaces and the collision between pairs of drops. (SL)

Describes the inception, use, and evaluation of a demonstration laboratory designed to enable first-year university students to observe physical phenomena that they did not observe in the secondary school. (Author/SL)

Report of the Conference on Changing Career Opportunities for Physicists indicates that prospects for obtaining jobs in physics is not good and will continue to be poor into the mid-1980's and possibly beyond. (SL)

Summarizes the main categories of games/simulations and lists games/simulations as to major field (physics, with 23 listed; chemistry, 24; biology, 107), providing information as to address for ordering, category, appropriate age group, number of players, time needed in computer simulation, price. Also listed are books, journals and addresses…

Includes methods for demonstrating Schlieren effect, measuring refractive index, measuring acceleration, presenting concepts of optics, automatically recording weather, constructing apparaturs for sound experiments, using thermistor thermometers, using the 741 operational amplifier in analog computing, measuring inductance, electronically ringing…

Investigated was the development of word associations of physics students from age 12 to university graduates. Results indicated response availability increased with age, irrespective of science/nonscience distinction, but that associative indices could be useful as tools in studying early stages of learning. (SL)

Presents results obtained in a general physics course when students were allowed two-trials for completing each examination with only the better of the two grades counting towards final grade. (SL)