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Direct linkFaux, Geoff – Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, 2007
In this article, the author argues that coordinate geometry and all its trappings should be banned from key stage 2 in English schools. To explain why he makes such a strong statement, he discusses geometry problems tackled by the Ancient Greeks, showing how meaningful problem solving can occur without the use of coordinates and the corresponding…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Number Concepts, Geometry, History
Peer reviewedMay, Lola June – Arithmetic Teacher, 1980
Changes in the elementary and junior high school mathematics curriculum that have occurred in the last 20 years and that may occur in the future are discussed. (MK)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Calculators, Educational Change, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedFord, Margaret I.; Kuhs, Therese M. – Childhood Education, 1991
Discusses topics that are especially appropriate for investigation by young learners and describes activities that stimulate children's curiosity. Suggestions about ways to focus children's attention on mathematical aspects of the activities are offered. (BB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curiosity, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Geometry
