Facts-based instruction: why it seems to work -- Generally accepted patterns and outcomes of facts-based instruction -- A skeptics' view of facts-based instruction -- Generally ignored patterns and outcomes of facts-based instruction -- Why purpose is important -- The purpose of language arts -- The purpose of social studies -- The purpose of science -- The purpose of mathematics -- The purpose of health and physical education -- The purpose of art -- The purpose of music -- The purpose of vocational education -- The purpose of foreign language -- All together -- Knowledge needed -- The role of -- Compelling why -- Compelling whys as beginning points