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Adding to the resources for evidence-based practices, this occasional paper provides sources of research and professional wisdom that are useful to the design of evidence-based instruction. This annotated bibliography is divided into seven subsections that focus on reading, writing, math and numeracy, English as a second language, GED, adult learning theory, and technology. Each section presents adult education sources and then additional resources based on K-12 research, instruction, and professional development resources. (Contains 3 footnotes.)

This paper lists 100 print and non-print resources for students with disabilities who are considering careers in science, engineering, and mathematics. Print resources include books, newsletters, directories, journals, guides, fact sheets, technical reports, teaching guides, and student workbooks. Non-print resources listed are primarily videotape recordings. The resources are dated from 1984 through 1996. Addresses are provided for some of the items listed. Items are listed under the following subject headings: careers, choosing a college, adapting to college, adaptive technology, laboratory access, journals, research, legal issues, psychological and social adjustment, resources for teachers and other professionals, resources from other organizations, and High School/High Tech. (DB)

The annotated bibliography on Programming for the Gifted--General/Arts and Humanities/Math and Science contains approximately 125 abstracts and associated indexing information for documents or journal articles published from 1965 to 1975 and selected from the computer files of the Council for Exceptional Children's Information Services and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). It is explained that titles were chosen in response to user requests and analysis of current trends in the field. Abstracts include bibliographic data (identification or order number, publication date, author, title, source or publisher, and availability); descriptors indicating the subject matter covered; and a summary of the document's contents. Also provided are instructions for using the bibliography, a list of journals from which articles were abstracted, and an order form for ordering microfiche or paper copies of the documents through the ERIC Document Reproduction Service. (JM)

The bibliography contains approximately 170 listings (all published in 1973-74) of books, professional articles, films, slides, and videotapes as well as working papers and unpublished manuscripts by staff members of the Experimental Education Unit of the Child Development and Mental Retardation Center at the University of Washington. Listings are alphabetical by author and provide titles, publishers, and pagination. References cover topics such as behavior analysis and modification; classroom management techniques; techniques for teaching reading, mathematics, language, and speech skills; motor, cognitive, and perceptual development; the effects of teacher behavior on pupil performance; individualized instruction; precision teaching; Head Start; Learning disabilities; and mongolism. (LH)

This paper offers a detailed review of the literature concerning sex differences in the learning of mathematics. It identifies cognitive, affective and educational variables which have been either shown or hypothesized to contribute to sex-related differences in mathematics learning. The author analyzes each study in detail. One important finding is that many studies crediting boys with more mathematical ability than girls were carried out on populations in which the boys had actually studied more math than the girls. The author believes that if the amount of time spent learning mathematics is equated for males and females, educationally significant sex-related differences in math performance will disappear. Much evidence is presented to support this belief. She concludes with recommendations in three areas: (1) directions for research; (2) intervention or demonstration projects; and (3) general considerations to optimize the chances that the money spent will accomplish its goals, i.e, to improve females' participation in mathematics now and in the future. (Author/BP)

The annotated bibliography on mathematics and science for gifted children contains approximately 70 abstracts and associated indexing information for documents published from 1956 to 1974 and selected from the computer files of the Council for Exceptional Children's Information Services and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). It is explained that titles were chosen in response to user requests and analysis of current trends in the field. Abstracts usually include bibliographic data (identification or order number, publication date, author, title, source or publisher, and availability); descriptors indicating the subject matter covered; and a summary of the document's contents. References included treat aspects such as talent identification, creativity, enrichment, program descriptions, curriculum guides, instructional materials, teaching methods, advanced placement, and acceleration. Also provided are a list of journals from which articles were abstracted, and instructions for ordering microfiche or paper copies through the ERIC Document Reproduction Service. (LH)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) presents a bibliography of more than 350 reports, theses, and papers from its artificial intelligence laboratory. Title, author, and identification number are given for all items, and most also have a date and contract number. Some items are no longer available, and others may be obtained from National Technical Information Service. For those available from MIT, a price is listed. Many items, particularly the more recent ones, are annotated. The scope of the bibliography includes aspects of computer uses and routines such as programing languages, games, mathematical functions, language recognition, music theory, pattern recognition, computer assisted instruction, artificial intelligence, tracking, time sharing, robots, and computational linguistics. (LS)

This annotated bibliography covers the following types of materials of use to teachers of English for Special Purposes: (1) books, monographs, reports, and conference papers; (2) periodical articles and essays in collections; (3) theses and dissertations; (4) bibliographies; (5) dictionaries; and (6) textbooks in series by publisher. Section (1) is subdivided by area of study, and covers economics, trade, and commerce; medicine; physical sciences and mathematics; technology; vocational education; and miscellaneous topics. (JB)

The steps taken in compiling lists of technical terms for use in vocabulary instruction in the six subject areas of communication skills, science, music, social science, mathematics, and art are specified in this paper. The steps outlined included selecting words from both teacher and student textbooks at the kindergarten through grade six levels; limiting the number of terms to those at the average grade level for which they were found; grouping the words for each subject area, first into major categories and then into subcategories; and adding terms when needed to complete a conceptually related set. Appendixes contain the lists for each subject area and summaries of the frequencies of terms in each area. (FL)

This annotated bibliography of social studies materials, language arts materials, mathematics materials and miscellaneous publications was developed by the Asian American Bilingual Center. The materials are organized in the form of kits designed for ten weeks of instruction in each of three curriculum levels: identity, needs, and interaction. The social studies materials list includes entries in environmental studies and fine arts which are available in both Chinese/English and Pilipino/English editions. Chinese, Pilipino, Japanese and Korean materials are featured in the language arts section which emphasizes the gradual introduction of language patterns relative to speaking, writing, reading and listening of each respective language. Mathematics materials are available in Chinese English and Pilipino English editions. The three curriculum levels correspond with each of two elementary grades. The social studies materials list contains a limited number of entries suitable for high school students. (JCD)

Seventy-nine documents comprise this ERIC-CUE comprehensive annotated bibliography. Documents were assembled through a computer search using the Datrix System of University Microfilms and through a manual search of the Dissertation Abstracts International dating from 1965 through 1973. The topics covered include Social Studies; Black Studies; Mathematics; Science; Vocational Education; Music; Art, Drama; Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Foreign Languages; Tutoring and Individualized Instruction; and Other Curriculums. Documents within each topic are presented in order of year of completion and are cross-referenced in a subject index. Author and institutional indexes are also provided. (AM)