Methods for getting a computer-linked plotter to do a total plot of a relation are discussed. (DT)

Two different types of "understanding" are defined and discussed: knowing both what to do and why, and knowing rules without reasons. Advantages and disadvantages of each type of understanding are presented. (DT)

The checking of subtraction and division problems is discussed. (DT)

Presents listings and annotations of 94 law-related curriculum materials for use in the social studies classroom. Materials are divided into eight categories: background, foundations, social relationships, childrens' literature, horizons, justice, student rights and responsibilities, law and United States history. Addresses of agencies…

Gives practical suggestions for obtaining funding and support for maintaining media usage in the schools. (KS)

Deals with four major skill areas: (1) the analytics of categorization, (2) the analytics of priority assessment, (3) the analytics of time and transition, and (4) the analytics of decision strategy. (Author)

Perhaps one major change our schools might begin to consider would entail a commitment at least to make explicit and examine forcefully and persistently what our nation's political and social ideals actually are, and to what degree we do or do not live up to those ideals. (Author)

There is a new generation of women rising, a new generation that must be moved to critical reflection upon their own situations so that they can achieve their own awakenings. (Author)

In the absence of any new Presidential initiatives, no new federal intervention looms for education. The congressional mood is concerned with fine-tuning programs already on the books--making them work better for schools and students. It is certainly not with dreaming up expansive (and expensive) new programs. (Author/IRT)

Presents an inbasket exercise with 10 problems designed to increase awareness and understanding by school district employees and officials of the various tasks and responsibilities of the school district business manager. (JG)

Examines how "internal" the West German examinations are, how control is exercised and standards are assured in the absence of external examining boards, and how curriculum innovation can be achieved in a system in which numerous factors appear to favour stagnation. (Author/IRT)

Examines a number of questions related to the role of structure in curriculum development. Available from Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, D.C. 20006, single copies, $2.00. (JG)

Described are classroom activities for gifted children based on C. Taylor's Creative Totem Pole theory. (SBH)

Describes the development, activities and evaluation of a mini-course for advanced-level high school Spanish students. (KM)