This text is one of the sequence of textbooks produced for low achievers in the seventh and eighth grades by the School Mathematics Study Group (SMSG). There are eight texts in the sequence, of which this is the last. This set of volumes differs from the regular editions of SMSG junior high school texts in that very little reading is required.…

Over 381,000 college students are suspended or dismissed each year for academic reasons. These college failouts exhibit the full range of academic potential but are hampered by such things as low self concept, inadequate language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, a lack of ability to make sound decisions, a lack of meaningful…

A continuation school is a guidance and counseling-oriented institution which concerns itself with the motivation of unmotivated students, while also providing a highly academic program for selected students. The study discussed here, focuses on two approaches being tried with students who cannot succeed in regular school programs: (1) the…

Reported is a study to determine the influence of increased home-school contact on children's performance and attitudes in mathematics. Single and combined effects of frequent parent-teacher conferences and of homework were studied. S's were 83 second-grade students from three arithmetic classes representing high, medium, and low achievers. Within…

Performance objectives are stated for this secondary school instructional unit concerned with introduction to the stretcher and shrinker approach, solution of simple equations, factoring composite numbers into primes, definition of prime numbers, and communication skills with computational concepts. The course of study is intended for students…

Described is "Project SOSO" designed to help elementary teachers improve methods for teaching arithmetic to low achievers in the sixth grade. The project developed methods and primarily free and/or inexpensive materials for teaching whole numbers, fractions, number theory, geometry, and probability. Preliminary results indicate that low achievers'…

This investigation attempted to clarify the effects of different classes of reinforcement on the size discrimination learning of normal and low achieving third grade middle class boys. The classes of reinforcement consisted of tangible reinforcement, person reinforcement (praise), and performance reinforcement (correctness of response). Each of…

The purpose was to suggest improvements in the effectiveness of a unit on number theory designed to promote greater achievement and more positive attitudes toward mathematics for low achieving ninth grade students. Six classes were used. Three additive treatments were used with the materials: mastery learning; mastery learning and flow charting;…

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors in attrition over which Southwestern College might exercise some control and through which experimentation could be conducted toward changing the patterns of attrition. Data were gathered from college files on every student who withdrew from one or more classes for the fall 1971 semester. A…

The effects of the combined use of a nonsimulation game and student teams in mathematics on student achievement were investigated. Ninety-six seventh grade students in two low- and two average-ability mathematics classes participated in the study. One low- and one average-ability class played the nonsimulation game Equations twice a week for nine…

BLACK AND WHITE FILMSTRIPS THAT REPRODUCED STILL PICTURES AND SOUND TRACK FROM EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION BROADCASTS WERE USED TO STUDY THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ETV REPRODUCTIONS IN AIDING POOR ACHIEVERS. THE SPECIFIC ADVANTAGE OF SUCH A REPRODUCTION WAS THAT IT COULD BE PACED TO THE LEARNING TEMPO OF THE STUDENTS RATHER THAN USING THE TOO-FAST PACE OF A…

PERSISTENCY AND SUCCESS OF 200 FALL, 1962, "PROBATION AT ENTRANCE" STUDENTS (WITH LESS THAN 2.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE) WAS STUDIED. PERCENTAGE OF MEN AND WOMEN FROM VARIOUS HIGH SCHOOLS, MEDIAN ENTRANCE TEST SCORES, MAJOR FIELDS CHOSEN, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WERE ENUMERATED. THE MAJORITY OF STUDENTS CHOSE GOALS WITHIN THEIR…

The goals of ATLAVOS (an association of teachers of low achieving/vocationally oriented sophomores/students) are to help sophomores/students adjust to high school and their new responsibilities and freedom, and to promote interest and involvement in school or community for these students. (PHR)

In a review of Breuning's study of conventional vs. precision teaching (TM 503 458), Brophy praises the research design used. However, the interpretation and reporting of Breuning's data are questioned. The effects of instructional method have been confused with the effects of incentive manipulation. The practicality and ethical justification are…

Four trial units teach basic economic concepts by examining the football (soccer) industry. Concepts studied include specialization, cost, and supply and demand relationships in a market. Teaching methodology, evaluation, and sample work-sheets are included. Available from: General Secretary, Economics Association, Room 340, Hamilton House,…