The use of work cards for individualized instruction, the need for organization of materials, the noise level of the classroom, the problems involved in providing individual attention and in selecting appropriate level of tasks for each student, and evaluation techniques all are discussed. (DT)

Ten highly motivated and above-average intermediate algebra students were selected to complete a ten-week schedule of activities involving the mathematizing of some physical representation of a phenomena and the studying of that model. Ten activity-based exercises, most adapted from LABORATORY MANUAL FOR ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS by Fitzgerald, et…

These three pamphlets by the Department of Education in Victoria, Australia, provide an overview of the elementary mathematics curriculum which is described in greater detail in SE 012 723 to 729. The aims and philosophy, and the content and structure of the course are outlined, and methods of classroom organization to allow for individual…

An individualized instruction program in mathematics for elementary school students is described. Classroom organization, the role of the teacher, administrative organization, and instructional materials are discussed. (DT)

An individualized mathematics program for eighth graders is described. The program includes the use of diagnostic testing, individual learning prescriptions, commercially-prepared materials, weekly progress checks, and three instructors. (MN)

A study designed to test the teachability of new textbook material used small group discussions and daily quizzes as procedures in classroom organization; results showed that students gained significantly in mathematical knowledge. (DT)

The use of unipacs, activity units each covering one basic concept in second-year algebra and containing behavioral objectives, learning activities, and student self-tests, is described; details of class organization, scheduling, and evaluation of the course are given. (DT)

Thirty-three studies, each comparing the effectiveness of individualized vs group-based instruction in facilitating mathematics learning, are tabulated according to author, grade level, mathematical content, test used, and direction of significant differences. Results of 19 studies comparing the effects of grouping on attitudes towards mathematics…

Individually Guided Education (IGE) in elementary mathematics is explained and described. The basic assumptions about the nature of students and their learning of mathematics are set forth, and the steps needed to plan and organize an IGE program are detailed. (SD)

This pamphlet offers hints to teachers on how to use the Patterns in Arithmetic series (a set of videotaped lessons) to individualize instruction. The suggestions cover preliminary preparation, procedure while viewing the lesson and immediately afterward, the physical arrangement of the equipment and tapes, and the prescription of different types…

Described is a model for developing and implementing criterion-referenced instructional units. Advice concerning the development of units and tests as well as classroom organization and management are provided. (SD)

The authors propose an alternate method of individualizing college mathematics instruction which combines the aptitude-treatment interaction (ATI) approach and approaches emphasizing a variety of instructional formats. (MN)

The efforts of three science teachers in individualizing an existing eighth grade physical science program are analyzed. The individualized program utilizes team teaching, student choice in selecting contracts, and extension of the standard eighth grade physical science curriculum. (MN)