Presents a dice-playing game which mathematically unsophisticated students and school children can play to learn empirically the principles of radioactive dating and population growth. (HM)

A description, reanalysis, and critique of a selected portion of data reported by Elstein and colleagues is reported. Data from the study of medical diagnosis using three simulations are evaluated in terms of technical properties and consistency with a psychological model of diagnostic inquiry proposed by the researchers. (MLW)

This article describes recent progress in chemical synthesis which depends on comparable advances in other areas of chemistry. Analysis and theories of chemical structure and reactions are determinants in progress in chemical synthesis and are described also. (Author/SA)

The simulation showed that tax rates tend to become more unequal as spending variation goes up. Although this runs counter to the general goals of reform, the analysis showed that the lowest income, lowest wealth, and lowest spending districts benefited at the expense of high income districts. (Author/IRT)

Describes a business education program for potential entrepreneurs in Arkansas secondary schools called Junior Executive Training (JET). JET includes management principles, investments, parliamentary procedure, banking, consumer education, business law, note taking, dictation and transcription, memory training, public speaking, human relations,…

An exercise was devised at the Middlesex Hospital Medical School, London, to facilitate medical students' ability to discuss death and dying with cancer patients. Students begin with a written situation to problem-solve and then move into pairs and groups to reach a consensus and discuss the problem. A videotaped simulation is also used. (JMD)

Proposes a computer-based simulation technique--system dynamics--for use in policy development and decision making by community college administrators. Utilizes the technique to create a model showing the responses of three student income groups to increases in tuition. (DD)

The article describes a study of the effects of experience with an energy-environment simulator on the attitudes of its users. The study concludes that tools like the energy simulator appear to provide an important way to help educators take a leadership role in solving energy problems. (RE)

A successful approach to orienting new vocational teachers coming directly from business and industry is the New Teacher Workshop at Pennsylvania State University. Intensive guidance and practice in preparing lessons is climaxed by the novice teacher's presentation (and peer evaluation) on closed circuit television. (MF)

This column surveys some recent materials available to involve students in moral questioning. Many of the suggested films, filmstrips, slide sets, and simulation games are designed to trigger discussion or force students to make choices. (Author/SJL)

The author explores the rationale and methods for injecting play and reality into the education of the gifted. After recounting the present situation in which education lacks both relevance and play, some suggestions of learning simulations which model reality are presented. (PHR)

Explores different measures of performance in a complex management game and suggests how these measures can be used to motivate learning and evaluate performance. (Author)

Described is a simulation game concerned with the expeditious location of a sewage plant in a hypothetical urban area. Over 15 college or high school students can play the game, which involves government bargaining, citizen reaction, and side payments. (Author/AV)

Describes a simulated auto insurance company at Greenfield High School (Greenfield, Wisconsin), a comprehensive model designed for business students but involving other high school classes such as distributive education, home economics, and auto mechanics. The model is noted to not only train students for an opportunity field but provide them with…

Described is a classroom simulation for high school economics students which illustrates concepts of scarcity, economic resources, differing systems of resource allocation, economic interdependence, and specialization. For availability, see SO 505 564. (Author/AV)