THIS PAPER REVIEWS VARIABLES AND TRENDS IN RESEARCH ON PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICS. IT WAS PRESENTED AT THE AAAS SYMPOSIUM ON LEARNING RESEARCH PERTINENT TO EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT, CLEVELAND, OHIO, DEC. 29, 1963. (LH)

This paper draws together briefly theories and knowledge from research in morphology and cognitive psychology, as well as some hypothetical information from traditional psychiatry, to show the ramifications of play in children's development. Play is defined as any of a wide variety of behaviors through which an individual attempts to discover what…

With the MATCH Box Press, children (grades 5-6) can print a limited edition of a book. With the teacher as publisher to oversee and assist, they write and edit the manuscript; design, print, and illustrate the book. The teacher's guide provides instructions for all the various phases of the process, which is designed to take about three weeks. A…

Included is the first half of the chapters and excursions of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study materials designed for grade eight students. Although I.S.C.S. is an integrated science course, most of the concepts developed in this volume relate to chemistry. Introductory notes to the student explain how the book is to be used. Each chapter…

This teacher's guide to the experimental edition of the second volume of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study materials includes a general discussion of chemical ideas developed in the course, instructions for preparing solutions and handling equipment, and detailed notes for each chapter and excursion. Chapter and excursion notes give an…

Included is the second half of the chapters and excursions of the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study materials designed for grade eight students. Although I.S.C.S. is an integrated science course, most of the concepts developed in this volume relate to chemistry. Introductory notes to the student explain how the book is to be used. Each chapter…

This paper deals with some of the characteristics of good open education as espoused by its proponents. It then discusses the three types of relational patterns which are exhibited by children in the classroom. According to the author, these three relational patterns demonstrate that the ability to handle an open classroom situation varies…

This yearbook focuses on the person-to-person relationship between teacher and learners. The contributing authors discuss the uses of subject matter and processes which help teachers find individual learners in groups. The book argues that the child must be involved as a partner in inquiry and in shaping content. (JF)

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a greater increase in problem-solving ability of capable but poorly prepared college freshmen in a modern mathematics program occurs when students are taught to use discovery techniques. Two experimental and two control groups were formed from 70 college freshmen; two instructors were each…

Effects of symbolic modeling processes on exploration were investigated. Written narration reporting a novel experience was the symbolic model. Subjects read the material 1 or 3 times (Familiarity), with 1, 8, or 15 inserted exploration statements (Frequency), where such statements were specific or diversive (Exploration Type). With increased…

In his attempt to give an account of language, the linguist is confronted by two interrelated problems: (1) the complexity of linguistic phenomena, and (2) the creativity of language. Although the proposal to study languages in terms of a generative system is not new, the basic technical concepts for carrying out such an undertaking were lacking…

Research comparing discovery and expository methods of presentation has yielded conflicting results. A review of the research on discovery learning is provided in this paper, focusing on the methodology of each study. Conclusions are drawn concerning the effects of discovery methods of presentation on initial learning, transfer, and retention. Use…