A computer program named BUGGY is described. The program is designed to duplicate "traditional" student mathematical mistakes; pupils are to identify the nature of the errors the computer makes. (MP)

The author describes a dialogue with his three-year-old daughter about numbers. He discusses aspects of mathematics education and how his views about how students acquire mathematical knowledge have changed. (MP)

This research suggests that school districts can simultaneously comply with Title I and violate congressional intent for expanding and improving the regular program. Losses in instructional time accompanying Title I may explain its ineffectiveness. (CP)

This article describes a system of classroom management which is geared to the needs and abilities of individual pupils, primarily in mixed-ability classes. It involves the effective use of resource materials developed at a local center. (Author/SJL)

Describes the design and implementation of the Latin curriculum at the National Cathedral School for girls (Washington, D.C.) stressing its usefulness as a means for improving verbal skills and its relevance to subsequent foreign language learning. Also describes other methods devised to personalize instruction, and instructional materials…

Tailoring programs to fit children is different from designing programs that exclude them. The many skills exhibited in gifted behavior can be taught, learned, and acquired to some degree by all children. (CJ)

Teachers, physical education personnel, administrators, parents, and peers should understand and accept asthmatic children. All should actively participate in developing the asthmatics' abilities to control the illness and to gain skills and learning from the school programs. (CJ)

Presents the idea that the teacher who constructs a learning program for a particular group of learners which is filled with materials and activities that stimulate deep personal feelings, making it possible for individuals to express personal reactions, achieves something close to true individualization. (Author)

The Lincoln, Nebraska, Teacher Corps' contracting process offers an effective model for team teaching, individualizing/personalizing instruction, and demonstrating both teacher and learner levels of competency. (JMF)

A study investigated the effectiveness of two competency-based in-service workshops for home economics teachers in Maryland. Teachers who participated in the workshops spent more time individualizing instruction and were perceived by their students as being more concerned for them as individuals. (JH)

Discusses techniques that facilitate student learning, conserve instructor time, provide a rationale for course and materials design, and increase inter-rater reliability. Includes suggestions for providing for student differences, determining what to teach and when, and saving time in grading compositions. (PMJ)

Examines Fullerton College's individualized self-pacing (ISP) program. Reviews twelve ISP objectives including provision of enrollment/scheduling flexibility; lists twenty-two class offerings, including basic business math, business English, and business machines. Compares costs, learning, and course completion in ISP and traditional programs.…

This study, to determine whether complexity of detail, scale, and background help subjects to learn technical information, demonstrated no significant difference between groups. One group used the existing self-contained learning package with many complex visuals; the other group used lessons identical in the audio portion but containing…

The mathematics learning center at Tacoma Community College aims to provide an effective method of reaching a diversity of student needs using three programs: independent-tutorial study, student tutorial, and a basic arithmetic skills laboratory. More than 30 mathematics courses are offered; each has an option of individualized instruction or…

RIBET (Reading Is Bringing Everyone Together) is a K-6 personal reading program developed to stimulate recreational reading. (MB)