Factors to be considered in setting up, administering, and evaluating a remedial mathematics program are covered. (MP)

Describes "Family Computers," an educational program developed by EQUALS that brings families together weekly to have fun with mathematics while using computers. Discusses software selection, provides a lesson plan for grades 4-8, and presents 7 tips for instructors. (MDH)

Changes in the elementary school mathematics curriculum and instruction due to technological advances with calculators and computers are hypothesized. It is suggested that the secondary school curriculum will catch up in another decade. (MNS)

Experiences and suggestions from a teacher using computers in a grade five-six classroom are given. (MNS)

Work with microcomputers should be included in the preservice teacher education program. Broadening students' horizons by making them aware of the scope and diversity of worthwhile uses of computers, questions to help them become discriminating, and modeling positive attitudes are each discussed. (MNS)

Described are features of a methods course in elementary school mathematics at Colorado State College. An essential purpose of the course is to orient the prospective teacher to the utilization of discovery processes in classroom learning situations. (RP)

The author describes a method of individualizing instruction in fifth-and sixth-grade arithmetic classes without extra staff, materials, or expensive facilities. (MN)

Some significant components of mathematics instruction are presented and reviewed. Good instruction is viewed as a major influence on the quality and quantity of student learning. (MP)

The minicourse Individualizing Instruction in Mathematics" by the Far West Laboratory for Educational Research and Development is described. (RS)

The instruction of BASIC programing to gifted and other interested pupils from fifth through eighth grades in Tempe, Arizona is described. Sample assignments and major recommendations for people planning to begin BASIC programing courses for elementary students are featured. (MP)

A 12-lesson course using a microcomputer with second graders was developed by a parent and a teacher. In addition to the course outline, specific suggestions for conducting the course are given. (MNS)

Material covers: (1) What Is a Mathematical Concept; (2) How are Mathematical Concepts Developed; (3) How Can Computers Help Children Learn Concepts; (4) Using Software; (5) Writing Programs; and (6) What Must We Do. Using software and writing programs are two very different experiences, but both can enhance concept development processes. (MP)

The study looked at the initial learning of decimal concepts at grades three, four, and five. Helping children understand the concepts of decimals prior to computational use is promoted as a major goal for elementary education. The investigation is seen to have provided insights that could be applied to instruction. (Author/MP)

Discusses the present reform movement in mathematics education centered around the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics'"Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics." Describes different ways that the movement can become out of balance (oob). (MDH)

Three lessons on division for grade 4 are presented, the first using manipulative materials; the second, the computer; and the third, the calculator. Advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. (MNS)