Author asks that the value of education be examined, and to recognize that education is best which serves the individual by equipping him with the necessary skills to contribute to the building of a humane society. (Author/RK)

Writing teachers can enable students to think critically by teaching composition courses according to two principles: sequencing and revision. The teaching of a basic reading and writing course for college freshmen illustrates how writing, taught from a discovery perspective and in conjunction with selected readings, can develop students' ability…

This study was conducted to determine if use of discovery methods (multiple-choice generalization or written generalization) would have differential effects on mathematics achievement and attitudes of college students in remedial mathematics. No significant difference between the two was found. (MNS)

The activities are designed to have students manipulate physical models of geometric figures, engage in spatial visualization and observe relationships between triangles and parallelograms and between triangles and rectangles. Worksheets designed for duplication are included in the materials and an answer key is provided. (MP)

It is viewed understandable that many teachers consider fractions one of the most difficult mathematical topics to teach. School experiences need careful planning to include sequential activities which develop accurate concepts, and concepts are thought best developed by activities which move along the concrete-to-abstract continuum. (MP)

Describes a laboratory course, modeled on the approach developed by Robert Karplus for physics laboratory courses, emphasizing discovery learning. (SK)

The mathematical nature of the product barcode that now appears on many supermarket goods is discussed. Particular attention is given to the nature and formula of a "check digit" used to verify that product numbers are correctly scanned. Several possible student activities related to this code and others are suggested. (MP)

A discussion of the reasons for the new design of international standard typing paper (AY) with dimensions of 210 mm by 297 mm leads to a discussion of the ratio of the sides and geometric concepts involving similar rectangles. (MP)