Gives examples on the applications of arithmetic, geometry, and some calculus, vector algebra, and mechanics to ball games. Suggestions for further interesting investigations are provided together with references to other articles and books on applications of mathematics and physics to ball games and sports in general. (JN)

Discusses the use of student profiles in recording student progress related to science processes and skills, indicating that profile reporting is a fundamentally different way of describing and monitoring academic progress. Implications for the science curriculum are considered. (JN)

Presents (1) a computer program which combines three readability formulas; (2) an investigation on the comparability of A-level physics grades; and (3) a study in specialized work experience. (JN)

Reports on a study designed to ascertain the proportion of children at different Piagetian stages of development in the general population, in selective schools, and in super-selective schools. Advocates the use of developmental data in curriculum development work. (GS)

Described are nutritional studies that can be incorporated into elementary biology courses. Included are suggested experiments concerning physical change, chemical change, and microbiological change. (SL)

Included are abstracts of 40 science projects for secondary level courses of biology, physical science, and chemistry. (SL)

Describes issues and decisions relating to the introduction of the East Anglian Examinations Board (EAEB) modular science syllabus, discussing several factors contributing to its development and rapid dissemination. Considers the place of modular science in the curriculum and EAEB modular science as a model for curriculum reform. Includes syllabus…

Discusses some of the factors underlying early calls for history of science in the science curriculum of English secondary schools. These factors focus on attacks on science, disquiet among science teachers, and parallelism between intellectual and historical development. Also discusses roles seen for historial materials advocated up to World War…

Presents an expanded classification of the plant kingdom, emphasizing major evolutionary steps and differences in levels of complexity. Describes subdivisions and suggests that this classification, reflecting unity and diversity, may be logical, understandable, and useful to students. (JN)

Discusses some of the problems associated with the organization of a British chemistry course. Results that can be achieved in this Mode 3 O-Level chemistry course are also discussed. (HM)

Presents the following three biology notes: (1) a low cost variable temperature incubator; (2) projects on the ecology of freshwater mussels (Unionidae); and (3) studies on urease. (HM)

Presents 12 chemistry notes for British secondary school teachers. Some of these notes are: (1) a simple device for testing pH-meters; (2) portable fume cupboard safety screen; and (3) Mass spectroscopy-analysis of a mass peak. (HM)

Presents six middle school science notes for British science teachers. Some of these notes are: (1) fingerprints; (2) the floating magnet; and (3) the production of electricity using a lemon. (HM)

Explores the extent to which student questions are indicative of understanding as well as strategies for encouraging questioning. Student questions are categorized as consolidation questions, exploratory questions, and elaboration questions. (DDR)

Argues that surveying what new students understand about the basics of a subject can be illuminating. Presents a case study of A-level chemistry students and suggests that, although the details of what was uncovered are idiosyncratic, the paucity of understanding of fundamental concepts may be common. Presents suggestions for responding to such a…