Discusses an elementary school Design Lab in which students construct musical instruments with little intervention from the instructor. Describes some problem solving situations which arose during the activities, and which provided experience in developing computational and reasoning skills. (MLH)

Findings are reported from a six-year study of seven expert mathematics teachers who taught in elementary schools in very poor neighborhoods with "difficult" students or in economically depressed areas with high unemployment. Compared with novice teachers, the expert teachers used time more wisely, organized lessons better, and knew their content…

This document summarizes research focused on the proposition that teachers determine what is taught in school, and presents new theoretical constructions to support analyses of school content and the methods used to determine school content. After background comments on the elementary school mathematics curriculum and the role of the teacher, the…

In 1972, the Ministry of Education in the Republic of China gave the Taiwan Provincial Institute for Elementary School Teachers Inservice Education primary responsibility for research and development (R&D) for all elementary school curricula. The project in science and mathematics was carried out in two phases. Phase I, R&D, has five…

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

A possible use of toy gliders to introduce elementary school children to flight and to sharpen their skills of observation is given. (MR)

Explores use of historical fiction in elementary social studies curriculum. Examines the value of historical fiction for children and social studies goals it supports. Offers suggestions for using historical fiction in primary and intermediate grades and recommends specific books. (RWB)

A measurement inventory was administered to 357 elementary school teachers in Virginia. Items with which they had the greatest and least difficulty are noted. The 36-item inventory is included. (MNS)

Offers three guidelines to aid teachers in selecting effective contingency management programs, based on degree of positiveness, effectiveness, and costs to teachers and parents. Describes how to use a simple home-based program, which resulted in successful reduction of mild classroom disruptive behavior. (JAC)

Surveyed 114 teachers (100 percent response rate) associated with exemplary elementary science programs on longevity, confidence, professional involvement, familiarity of curricular materials, inservice, and teaching methods. Comparison with a national sample indicates these teachers have long-term program involvement, a great deal of confidence,…

An approach to teaching elementary pupils how the speed of the earth can be derived from the circumference of its orbit and the time it takes to complete one orbit is presented. (MP)

Even miles from the nearest wave young children can delight in seaside skills and subjects. (Editor)

A monthly exchange of tips, projects, ideas and resources. (Editor)

It takes special skills to "read" math. Zero in on math symbols, vocabulary and comprehension with an activity/game center. (Editor)