Self-styled oracles predict what education is likely to be in 1985. Reprinted with permission from Education, U.S.A.'' of the National School Public Relations Association. (DS)

The uses of tapes for small group or individual drill, for pupils who are ill and miss practice in basic processes, and for those whoe need special help. (RB)

The author discusses the great variety of materials available, the differing reactions of children, and the importance of the teacher's attitude toward his students. (MM)

A description of Evanston's curriculum enrichment program by the director of the Title III project. (AA)

After eight weeks of exposure to divergent-thinking situations in large and small groups and on an individual basis by specially-trained preservice teachers, experimental group kindergarten children were significantly superior to control group subjects on three measures of verbal creative thinking. (Author/RH)

The benefits and shortcomings of student-teacher conferences in composition classes are analyzed. Suggestions for conference approaches are presented for more effective individual instruction. (HTH)

Problem solving performance of individuals was compared with that of dyads at three levels of mental ability using a computer-based inquiry into the riddle of the frozen Wooly Mammoth. Results indicated significant interactions between grouping and mental ability for certain problem solving internal measures. (RAO)

This chapter discusses the challenges, characteristics, and transitional roles of adult learners. Implications for student services professionals are presented.

This article discusses how the audio-tutorial format can result in less strain on students as well as significant improvement in the quality of instruction. (JS)

This material was prepared to help students understand the algebraic process involved in solving mixture problems. The paper copy is designed to be used with a 25-minute audiotape. Students are given a problem which is solved step by step; then they are to answer questions about each step. (MNS)