Describes a program that attempts to bridge the gap between class lectures and laboratory. Students are involved in individual investigations. Effective use of undergraduates is made for instructional purposes. (PS)

Grade 8 students using the Introductory Physical Science course improved their scores on a test of science processes (observing, comparing, classifying, quantifying, etc.) after studying the first five chapters of the materials. Some evidence supporting a hierarchy of process skills is reported. (AL)

The three major dimensions in which laboratories differ are focus," modality," and participant-mix." (Authors)

Students can do their work on schedules suited to their individual needs. (Author)

In order to make chemistry teaching interesting and relevant, a special course was planned with an intent to teach industrial laboratory techniques to juniors and seniors in high school. The program was taught through laboratory experiments and utilized individualized instruction. List of topics covered in course are included. (PS)

Examples are given of activities that begin with the classification of objects into sets and lead to concepts and activities in other branches of mathematics, in language arts, and in science. (DT)

This column discusses problems involving a paper folding game for bicimals, the sum of exterior angles of polygons and polyhedra, solving quadratic equations in finite arithmetics, nomograms, and cube folding patterns. (DT)

Lack of practicality in existing textbooks results in development of new lab-centered, instruction. Technical Education is a supplement to Industrial Education. (SN)

Presented as a speech at the 10th Annual Congress of the Federation Internationale des Professeurs de Langues Vivantes (FIPLV) in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, 5-9 April 1968. (DS)

Describes SEL's three major programs and three auxiliary projects, all of which are aimed at alleviating educational deprivation. (LS)