The author suggests the use of simulation and role playing as a method of motivating students in business math. Examples of career-oriented business math simulation games are counting change, banking, payrolls, selling, and shopping. (MF)

Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute's system for grading business courses by proficiency certification in place of the traditional A through F system is described. A certificate is developed for each course, with evaluation of student performance in each area. This system requires a greater volume of paper work and skill analysis but it is…

Strategies for teaching life skills are presented (such as role playing). Specific topic areas covered in the course are presented (career awareness, life-style determination, budget preparation, insurance, consumer law, and investments). The author also discusses interjecting other life situations, handling student departures, and developing…

The authors describe some of Great Plains Area Vocational-Technical School's more creative uses of new technologies, including computers and video, in the classroom to teach business-related skills. The school's policy is to let teachers experiment heavily with the machinery to encourage creativity. (CH)

The author states that marketing is a basic skill that is important in the workplace and in various social contexts. Thus, he advocates that a basic marketing course be required of all high school students. A plan to achieve this goal is presented. (CH)

Describes a study of 881 Ohio secondary schools to gather information on microcomputers in the schools: purchasing patterns, training, microcomputer time and intensity, and microcomputer applications. Results and implications of the study are presented. (CT)

Describes several techniques that can be used in implementing career education at secondary and postsecondary levels. (JOW)

Because educators are recognizing the contributions that typewriting can make as a tool of communication, greater numbers of personal-use typewriting courses are being offered in which students will develop an effective skill for personal use, as well as gain a sound foundation for further study in a vocational course. The major issue is one of…

Discusses the opportunities, career training and skills, and earnings surrounding a job as medical office assistant. (HD)

The author advocates teaching computer programming at the junior and senior year levels of high school. (AG)

Addresses specific mainstreaming methods for each category of disability, including issues of instruction, accessibility, attitudes, and support services. (SK)

Business educators must communicate to counselors, administrators, and governing boards the activities and accomplishments of their department. They must capitalize on opportunities to carry out professional responsibilities. (JOW)