Students are still enthralled with mental arithmetic, author reported in answer to a question from a reader. She then answered other questions sent to her in her capacity as Instructor's mathematics consultant. (Editor/RK)

Presents some of the unique problems of figuring mathematics in a foreign tongue, and also considers the successes and failures at communication by teachers and students. (Author/AM)

Observations are offered on some of the problems that seem to relate to children's acquisition of basic skills and learning of mathematics. Some research and development options are suggested. Discussion of the problems is divided into the two areas "Instructional Program" and "Management of the Instructional Program." The first of these is…

The article presents a case history of how a special series of technical mathematics courses was developed in an engineering technology program to meet student needs. It primarily focuses on role of mathematics in the engineering technology curriculum and on some of the problems related to it. (Author/BP)

Reviews problems related to inadequate mathematics background of high school graduates who take jobs in industry. Two possible solutions are assignment of industrial-problems projects to students while they are in school, and brief visits by teachers to industrial settings so they can see the applied needs for mathematics education. (AV)

The paper suggests rationales and practical procedures for improving student learning skills in high school social studies courses. A major objective is to help classroom teachers minimize problems brought about by the mismatch between student capabilities and program demands. It is hypothesized that secondary social studies teachers have not…