The English translations of the first six volumes of Studies on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in the Soviet Union are viewed in this document. The contents of each volume are briefly described: vol. 1, The Learning of Mathematical Concepts; vol. 2, The Structure of Mathematical Abilities; vol. 3, Problem Solving in Arithmetic and…

Abstracts of 28 research reports are provided. The reports were prepared by investigators for presentation at the 56th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. A broad range of topics related to mathematics education is covered. Ten reports deal with problem solving, four are concerned with instructional methods, three…

This document presents six chapters on four-dimensional geometry, whose titles are: (1) A Brief History; (2) What Is Four-Dimensional Geometry?; (3) Selected Drawings and Models; (4) How to Study the Configurations; (5) Selected Topics; and (6) Applications. The text, suitable for students in advanced levels of secondary school mathematics,…

This document is written for middle school teachers of grades five through nine who do not have specialized backgrounds in geometry. It is arranged in three parts. The first part provides a brief overview of the geometry curriculum of the middle school that includes the present state of affairs, a rationale for inclusion of geometry in the…

This is the 13th annual listing of research on mathematics education. Annotated references are organized alphabetically by author within three categories: (1) research summaries; (2) journal-published reports; and (3) dissertation abstracts. An index is also provided to help locate references to designated mathematical topics. Topic areas include:…

Annotated listing of research summaries, articles, and dissertations in mathematics education research reported in 1992. Grade or age levels are indicated for each citation. Articles and dissertations are indexed by mathematics education topic. Includes a list of the journals searched. (MDH)

The changing role of mathematics in society may require a different mathematics curriculum in the schools. Curriculum builders work constructing pieces of the new mathematics curriculum. To last, this new curriculum must be based on a foundation of experience and research. This book provides access to that foundation for secondary schools and…

Annotated listing of research summaries, articles, and dissertations in mathematics education reported in 1993. Grade or age levels are indicated for each citation. Articles and dissertations are indexed by mathematics education topic. Includes a list of the journals searched. (427 citations) (MKR)