Reported is the construction of a primary mathematics curriculum on two kinds of data: the structure of mathematics itself, and the developmental realities of the child. Principles which have been assumed in this development are (1) since mathematics is abstract, the process of abstracting mathematics must be well prepared, (2) since mathematics…

Reported is a project designed to use the computer as the basis for a laboratory approach to the presentation of mathematics. Classroom instruction was augmented by student experiments in devising and testing mathematical algorithms on the computer. Research procedures for grades 6 through 12 focused on the following kinds of problems: (1)…

Suggestions for designing a mathematics curriculum for academically gifted students are presented. The ideas for program design are divided into three areas: content, process, and acceleration. (MP)

Developing Mathematical Processes (DMP) is a research-based, innovative, process-oriented elementary mathematics program that was developed at the Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning, University of Wisconsin-Madison. The program utilizes an activities approach to mathematics. Emphasis is on manipulative materials and sequencing…

This is a progress report covering the major activities of the Stanford Program in Computer-Assisted Instruction for the period January 1, 1969 to March 31, 1969. The programs summarized in this report are (1) The Drill-and-Practice Mathematics Program, (2) The Drill-and-Practice Reading Program, (3) The Second-Year Russian Program, (4) The…

Problems in individualizing instruction in elementary school mathematics are presented and their solutions are discussed. (CP)

Details about an investigation into the nature of the mathematics curriculum at the elementary level and suggestions about ways to improve existing programs are the focus of this material. It is noted that there appeared to be a great gulf between the type of instruction typically provided and the type viewed as the best possible to provide, with…

The position statements on curriculum, evaluation, teaching, leadership, staff development, equity for under-represented groups, and the effective use of technology issued by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in the "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics" (1989) and "Professional Standards…

This book is designed to assist the teacher in providing children with creative learning experiences in mathematics. Though these experiences are considered appropriate for a wide range of ages and grade levels, they have been assembled for pupils in grades 5 through 9. The material contained in this book was developed as part of an extensive…

The purpose of this self-appraisal checklist is to assist Ohio teachers and administrators in their endeavors to improve the elementary school mathematics program. The checklist is organized into the following seven categories: (1) philosophy; (2) organization and administration; (3) class management and instruction; (4) staff; (5) curriculum; (6)…

In 1964 the island of St. Lucia began the St. Lucia Mathematics Program, a five-year program designed to develop materials and a primary level program of modern mathematics for use in the English-speaking Caribbean territories. Representatives from the ministry of education, the teachers' college, and the University of the West Indies Institute of…

Mathematics curriculum and instruction for elementary students with learning and behavior problems are addressed. The article considers (1) best practices in assessment of both product and process to identify instructional needs; (2) determining an appropriate curriculum; and (3) designing an instructional program based on best practices.…

The Mathematics Assessment Process (MAP) for the Middle Grades gives teachers and school reform leaders new tools to examine and systematically realign mathematics programs. MAP engages an interdisciplinary coalition within a school in an exploration of mathematics instructional excellence. Through an extensive self-study, a school answers the…

The Mathematics Assessment Process (MAP) for the Middle Grades gives teachers and school reform leaders new tools to examine and systematically realign mathematics programs. MAP engages an interdisciplinary coalition within a school in an exploration of mathematics instructional excellence. Through an extensive self-study, a school answers the…