This booklet contains some 80 problems in mathematics suitable for computer solution. The problems range from very simple to complex. Problems have been included from most mathematic disciplines, including number theory, analytical geometry, probability and statistics, trigonometry, equations, and sequence and limits. For the most part these…

This report assesses the crisis facing nonpublic education and offers interim recommendations for utilizing the existing school legislation and for enriching certain proposals under review by the current Administration. The report discusses both financial and nonfinancial issues. (JF)

This report is comprised of a series of articles that discuss two areas of dispute settlement -- negotiation impasses and representation and unit determination problems. Arvid Anderson concentrates on the growing utilization of compulsory binding arbitration and reviews its present use. Harold Davey discusses the principles of effective conflict…

The overall results of the fourth U.S.A. Mathematical Olympiad are discussed. The names of the eight finalists are listed, as are the problems in the test. (SD)

Clients (N=408) reported receiving the most help on medical and vocational problems from doctors and rehabilitation counselors respectively, and the most help with personal, social, and family problems from family and friends. These results and the potential use of nonprofessionals or lay persons in the rehabilitation process are discussed.…

Describes Bechtel Corporation's Organization Development (OD) system, which focuses on action/task identification, planning, operating decisions, and productivity. Presents eight-step process through which OD specialists help managers assess work-related problems (largely through interviews), action planning, implementation, and followup. Process…

While the book is far from closed on the issue of reverse discrimination, in light of Bakke, there is justification for rethinking and rewriting Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidelines to focus on opportunities rather than on numbers and goals. (Author/WI)

Programing a computer is a problem-solving activity which can be categorized as formal procedure specification. The reported study focuses on the incidence and severity of errors committed by novice programers during the development and "debugging" of computer programs. (Author/BW)

Compares the senior high school to prison life with all its rigidity and security measures, and, as well, to the community college, a place with no enforced legal attendance requirements and a lack of required courses. States that students are much more likely to become motivated to learn if six suggestions on school policy are followed. (RK)

A recent article by Leviton develops a taxonomy for individualized school discipline including use of corporal punishment with conduct-disordered pupils. Research shows corporal punishment does have a negative effect on some types of behavior-disordered children, but it may not be wholly inappropriate for all types of misbehavior. (Author)

This review of the literature on adolescent drinking--an increasingly urgent problem among adolescents in the United States today--examines the patterns of alcohol use and abuse among youth. (MM)

After a description of the current constraints on energy growth, the author concludes that solar energy is by far the most attractive energy source. The constraints described fall into the following categories: heat limits, pollution, material constraints, financial constraints, and political limits. (BM)

Identifies 20 of the major issues and problems facing the community college. Elaborates on areas such as student values, standards of excellence, public opinion regarding education, recruitment of handicapped, minority, and female students, female faculty, and the financial situation. (TP)

Describes a study on the relationship between reading deficiency and disciplinary problems; relates the original data to the same student population's status with regard to high school graduation four years later. (MAI)

This article provides an introduction to the practice of reality therapy in the classroom. It discusses behavior modification objections, episode analysis, doing reality therapy, contracts and follow-up, and importance of humor. The author also provides an annotated bibliography and a resources guide for workshops, video cassettes, and tapes.…