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Seeking a Cure for "Mathephobia"
Mitzman, Barry – American Education, 1976
The Oregon System in Mathematics Education tries to rid teachers of their long-standing fear of math and help them see it as a useful, problem-solving tool. (Editor)
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Program Descriptions
Getting Back in the Game
Hamilton, Andrew – American Education, 1976
In California's Newport-Mesa United School District, underachievers in reading and math are "playing educational catch-up" and coming out winners. (Editor)
Descriptors: Compensatory Education, Educational Strategies, Mathematics Instruction, Program Descriptions
Research Developments: Higher Mathematics in Lower Grades.
Wexler, Henrietta – American Education, 1978
Describes experimental college-level mathematics programs in the Soviet Union and in the United States for secondary level students selected as having a special interest and talent in the mathematical sciences. The United States program was developed by the Central Midwestern Regional Educational Laboratory (CEMREL). (MF)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, College Mathematics, College School Cooperation, Experimental Programs
Big Hit in the Inner City.
Nelson, Jeffrey B. – American Education, 1978
The HIT (High Intensity Tutoring) program in two middle schools in Highland Park, Michigan, helps younger students come up to grade level in math and reading with special tutoring by older students, most of whom formerly needed tutoring themselves. (MF)
Descriptors: Cross Age Teaching, Helping Relationship, Inner City, Low Achievement