The purpose of this resource letter is to provide an overview of research on the learning and teaching of physics. The references have been selected to meet the needs of two groups of physicists engaged in physics education. The first is the growing number whose field of scholarly inquiry is (or might become) physics education research. The second…

The study of fractions is fundamental in mathematics, yet it is among the most difficult topics for school students. This digest discusses the issues that students face in studying fractions and offers a curriculum consisting of four modules for teaching about fractions. Information about the Rational Number Project, additional resources, and…

In the information age of instant access to libraries, databases, information centers, organizations, government agencies, and self-appointed experts worldwide, it is hard to decide where to turn for accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information about mathematics education. This digest provides an annotated listing of World Wide Web resources and…

In response to the educational trend of using online resources, this digest provides a list of 19 selected online resources most likely to help educators plan and design their curricula. Preparation of the digest began with a retrospective view of language arts-related questions received over the last 5 years by the reference staff of the ERIC…

This book is organized as a practical guide for educators and parents who want to reduce cheating and plagiarizing. Ideas and strategies to counter other high-tech and more traditional "low-tech" cheating and plagiarism in K-12 schools come from dozens of authors and educators. References to online and print resources can be useful at…

Lists 48 media sources, including publishers and addresses, with a brief description of materials. (RB)

Author brands career education defeatist. (Editor)

Schools and colleges should arrange for the participation of all members of staff in decisionmaking about the choice of resources, in the management of these resources, and in the consideration of innovative ideas. (Author)

Briefly describes the location and contents of 18 library collections on women and their contributions to society. (RB)

Presents information on documents in the ERIC system concerning adolescent literature and the reading interests of high school students. (RB)

School districts need courage and board financial support to provide students with real emergency driving situations in a safe, controlled atmosphere. (Author)