Research in the use of calculators, both office models and electronic hand calculators, indicates that while most students do not improve achievement they are more willing to do class work with them. However, noncalculator math skills are still needed. (MF)

Aspects to be considered in planning to teach student rights and responsibilities in the business law course are discussed. Topics that might be included (e.g., the right to public education, freedom of expression, student publications, dress codes, patriotism and religion, search and seizure) are suggested for adding relevance to the course. (TA)

Suggests 12 ways a teacher can incorporate programed instructional techniques into his daily classroom activities. (Author)

Describes general suggestions and techniques used at Bay Path Junior College (Longmeadow, Massachusetts) to make the business communication course exciting and meaningful yet still capitalize on student involvement. (TA)

By fostering systematic analysis of decisionmaking and employability skills, cooperative work experience becomes a goal-directed experience related to student employability and personal planning; as such, cooperative programs represent a prime delivery system for career education. (TA)

Topics discussed in this article are changes in small business, education for small business ownership, curriculum development, other materials, and implications for occupational education. Needs are cited for total programs that will adequately prepare young people to successfully pursue careers in small business ownership and management. (TA)

The business education department at Canyon High School, Saugus, California, offers five four-phase programs that enable students to qualify for one or more entry-level positions in the areas of: accounting and computing; general office; stenographic, secretarial, and related occupations; distributive occupations; and typing and related…

Discusses advantages of programmed instructional materials and suitability for use in inner city schools, programmed instruction in shorthand, and pertinent research in using programmed materials in shorthand instruction; concludes that these materials and techniques have been and can be successfully used. (TA)

An instructional system based on these four premises is presented: (1) Students should set individual goals, (2) students should set specific goals, (3) timed writings should be typed repeatedly until a goal is reached, and (4) a recordkeeping device such as a progress sheet should be utilized. (TA)

The Oakland County, Michigan, school system computer accounting program is described in which vocational high school accounting students utilize the computer as a tool in the classroom. (TA)

Focus is on the sources and effect of motivation and interest on student success as revealed by a research study. Motivation techniques are suggested. (TA)

Preparation for entry-level employment in today's dynamic business office that does not include at least an understanding of the overall word processing concept may be unrealistic. The author describes a word processing center, the equipment and the flow of work, and makes suggestions for career planning, training, and work experience. (Author/aJ)

Encourages business teachers to examine the advantages of implementing a data processing program from the perspectives of career counseling, course objectives, and career education. (TA)