Discussed is the concept of mirroring in which computer programs are used to enhance the use of mathematics manipulatives. The strengths and weaknesses of this approach are presented. The uses of the computer in modeling and as a manipulative are also described. Several software packages are suggested. (CW)

Outlines sources of federal money for precollege science and mathematics education. Summarizes programs of various organizations: (1) National Science Foundation; (2) Department of Energy; (3) American Association for the Advancement of Science; (4) National Science Teachers Association; (5) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; and (6)…

Suggests ways for teachers to help elementary school children connect with history by enhancing their natural interest in stories. The approaches, adaptable to any age and topic, include using children's literature, acting, and storytelling. Stories of the past provide a base upon which children build larger ideas about history. (SM)

Describes art education in elementary schools in Japan and the content of their art textbooks. Maintains that the challenges of developing skills, making choices, and learning about the artistic heritage that are offered to Japanese children also should be offered to U.S. children. (KM)

Offers suggestions on helping foster children adjust and succeed at home and school. Drawing on advice from a child psychologist and an adoption/foster care expert, the paper discusses how foster care and adoption work, how the school can help, and what the families need. (SM)

Elementary and secondary physical education students can benefit more from class if teachers begin and end class with discussions of the day's activities. Before class, teachers should preview the upcoming material, and after class, students should have a debriefing time for discussion and reflection. Activities to encourage discussion are…

Article described a way to help young students develop their vocabulary and word recognition skills. (RK)

The paper describes strategies for remediating mathematics difficulties (particularly the process of regrouping or "borrowing" in whole number subtraction) in children. Three interrelated aspects of the process (the meaning of subtraction, understanding of non-standard numerals, and the function of the subtraction algorithm), are considered. The…

An outline of a presentation used to introduce elementary school classes to computers is given. Included are three programs that require students to use some techniques which are covered in the presentation. (MP)

Do you know that in a mere 35 minutes you can get a running start on setting goals for the coming teaching year? Provides a precise system for putting them down on paper. (Editor/RK)

Adjunct study guide contains five components: purpose and significance, objectives, objective-questions, summary, and cumulative problem. (DAG)

How to help children develop time telling and other aspects of time sense, such as understanding the language of time, duration and sequence, and the cyclical nature of recurring events, is discussed. Activities are included. (MNS)

An imaginary journey to Planet Seven is used to introduce the concept of number systems not based on ten. Activities include making a base 7 chart, performing base 7 addition and subtraction, designing Planet Seven currency, and developing other base systems for other planets. (MT)

The Pete's Dragon float from Disney World's electric parade is used to illustrate electricity. Primary and advanced tasks involving circuits are presented. (MT)

Simple, classroom-tested probability activities that capture students' interest, develop critical thinking skills, and reinforce addition facts are suggested. All activities involve investigating the probabilities of the sums that come up when two dice are tossed. (MT)