Presents an instrument to observe students' quantitative literacy abilities. Discusses document strategy factors and quantitative factors contributing to task difficulty. (SR)

Ascertains the nature of secondary reading programs in American-sponsored Overseas Schools (A/OS). Finds that (1) the programs are most often remedial; (2) programs offer reading instruction as part of content courses or as required courses; and (3) there are very few certified reading personnel. Concludes that the A/OS needs to include reading…

Describes a quick new academic readability estimate; ways to correct adult learners' writing errors; and high school reading programs in Ohio. (RS)

Muses on the Report of the National Commission on Testing and Public Policy, "From Gatekeeper to Gateway: Transforming Testing in America." (SR)

Provides an outline for a careful simulation of classroom discussion, intended as both a functional oral language experience and a means of teaching the discussion process. (SR)

Offers suggestions for writing and performing original plays with secondary students. Argues that classroom plays increase student motivation, improve reading skills, and build character. (SR)

Discusses common flaws in Anticipation Guide statements (teacher generated statements, used in teaching expository reading, about a topic that students respond to before reading about that topic). Offers guidelines for writing statements and examples of ineffective and effective statements. (SR)

Describes an interactive approach to reading instruction in which, by manipulating text on a computer screen, learners literally write "between" and within the lines, integrating their own thoughts with the text. (SR)

Describes a generic planning frame for a five-step strategic reading lesson that can be implemented with little or no preparation and, thus, is ideal for substitute teachers. (SR)

Describes a schoolwide secondary program in New York which includes the teaching of higher level reading skills for all. (RB)

Describes the development and use of a listening guide to teach middle school students how to take notes. (RB)

Discusses social development of teenagers in four selected adolescent novels. (RB)

Discusses how to meet the individual needs of innercity students, how to handle skills materials, and how to arouse students' curiosity. (RB)

Describes class activities designed for quick and easy use when audiovisual equipment breaks down for social studies teachers. (RB)