Describes how two elementary school teachers changed their approach to teaching mathematics after learning about the work of mathematicians. (KHR)

Presents a trade book that can be used in teaching the life cycle of butterflies. Includes sample activities and Internet resources. (KHR)

Describes a camping experience and its activities created for girls entering 6th grade who wanted to learn science and explore science-related fields. Indicates that the camping experience for girls promoted positive attitudes toward science learning. (KHR)

A study of 288 students with moderate to severe mental retardation investigated the relationship between curricular activities and problem behaviors. Findings indicated a positive correlation between ratings of curricular activities (based on activities being socially functional, peer referenced, and behaviorally functional) and students'…

Since 1974, the Scottish education system has legally recognized that all children are educable. Since all children are of equal worth, their individual needs are given equal priority. Structural inequalities are being addressed by early intervention and mentoring schemes and links with higher education. Schools are inclusive in their curricular…

Discusses the relevance of teaching algebra to all students. Issues examined include the desperate need for reform in the algebra curriculum, developing a curriculum for a broad range of people, and rethinking how mathematics courses are structured and taught. Concludes that teaching algebra to students previously unsuccessful in mathematics will…

Discusses what a quality curriculum should look like for a student with severe disabilities, who should determine curricular content, the basis for selection of curricular content, and how individualized curricular content can be appropriately addressed in a classroom where students without disabilities are pursuing different curricular content.…

Academically talented elementary and secondary students (n=871) were asked whether the classes they were taking challenged them and whether their schools' climate and programs were appropriate and meeting their needs. Only special gifted and mathematics classes were given high marks for challenging the students. Recommendations for curriculum…

Presents a rationale for teaching communication to graduate business students as a process--a means through which students communicate their knowledge of management, marketing, finance, accounting, etc., rather than strictly a subject matter or product. Argues that communication skills can be maintained only if reinforced through the curriculum.…

Describes an activity which provides a starting point for exploring geometric concepts through language. The activity incorporates three general ideas: (1) relating to personal experience; (2) integrating with other disciplines; and (3) requiring students to express their ideas. A sample activity would include writing a story about what life would…

Discusses five components of an English-as-a-Foreign-Language communicative language teaching (CLT) curriculum. These include language arts, teaching language for a purpose, learning English for personal use, theater arts, and preparing learners for the world beyond the classroom. Suggests the essence of CLT is the engagement of learners in…

Describes how 4th grade students thought like mathematicians and illustrates their thinking through classroom vignettes. (KHR)

Describes a yearlong school-based project involving the Maui Public Health Department to define mosquito behavior and distribution. (KHR)

Describes the types and characteristics of New Zealand early childhood education services. Specific areas addressed include: (1) Te Whaariki, the New Zealand early childhood curriculum; (2) great outdoors as a feature of early education; (3) education and care centers; (4) kindergartens and playcenters; and (5) Te Kohanga Reo, Maori language and…

Presents a solution of the three-sailors-and-the-bananas problem and attempts a generalization. Introduces an interesting way of looking at the mathematics with an idea drawn from discrete dynamical systems. (KHR)