Discusses how teachers can begin to create contexts in which reading excites children and links them effectively with books in a variety of genres. Argues that literature is a vehicle for creating contexts to facilitate intellectual growth and critical thinking. (RS)

The position paper, guidelines, and definitions of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association deal with service delivery for the mentally retarded in community settings, deinstitutionalization, audiologic screening for newborns, bilingual speech-language professionals, curriculum guides for speech-language professionals, supervisory…

Responds to Dunn's monograph on Hispanic-Anglo differences in IQ scores. Discusses the cultural/linguistic bias in IQ tests, and the inevitability of this bias due to methods of test development and standardization. Criticizes Dunn's proposal for English immersion programs to replace bilingual education. Contains 21 references. (Author/SV)

A FORTRAN program is provided for use with computer projects for a course in number theory. Uses diminishing functions and the speed of the computer to quickly determine possible solutions to problems. (MVL)

Compares a program written both in BASIC and LOGO on its inferential and decision making ability. Explains steps in each program and how deductions and decisions are made. (MVL)

Describes mathematical problems which occur when using the computer as a calculator. Considers errors in BASIC calculation and the order of mathematical operations. Identifies errors in spreadsheet and calculator programs. Comments on sorting programs and provides a source for Mathemagical Black Holes. (MVL)

A study compared the changes in students with moderate mental retardation in two school settings (segregated and semi-integrated) in intellectual development, adaptive behavior, receptive language, and academic achievement. While both groups gained in some areas, greater gains were found in the semi-integrated population. (MSE)

Articles include: "The International Education of Liberal Arts Students" (J. Patrick Dale); "Internationalizing Language and Area Studies: The Case of Indiana University" (Alexander Rabinowitch); "Future Scientists: An International Perspective" (Frederick H. Horne); "International Curriculum for the…

Described is an article that describes an adaptive computer tutor for arithmetic entitled "Shopping on Mars." The purpose of the tutor is to help children develop an extensive repertoire of information techniques for performing arithmetic in everyday situations and to learn to formulate shortcuts in problem solving. Results of…

Describes the use of computers in a comparative history course. Outlines course objectives and stresses the incorporation of computers into hypothesis formulation. Discusses available software packages and the pros and cons of each. Concludes with further recommendations for the use of computers in the classroom. (RW)

Considers the schools of thought in language and learning, and examines how their theories and propositions affect teachers. Characterizes the teacher as a professional manager and discusses what it means to be such a person. Investigates what managers and teachers know and need to know-in-practice. (KEH)

With bootstrap methodology, the stability of the Angoff delta item bias index was investigated. Data from item responses of 400 Black and 400 White fifth-grade students taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills indicated that the Angoff delta statistic had only moderate stability. (SLD)

Looks at the way community interaction with students developed from the "The McWhorter Book" project at McWhorter Elementary School (Lubbock, Texas). States that the project was designed to respond to drop-out problems. Preparing advertisements for local businesses helped students develop a deeper understanding of the community and of…

Reports a study comparing various combinations of the English language with the local language for science instruction in three Kenyan primary schools. Concludes that science concepts were acquired more effectively when English was used in combination with local language and recommends implementation of a language of instruction policy. (LS)

Describes an alternative elementary school where teachers work together to offer dance as a complement to writing and the study of literature in a whole language approach. Encourages teachers to add new ideas to their curriculum, to use individual talents, and to collaborate with other teachers. (MS)