This curriculum project in general mathematics was planned with two specific objectives--(1) to study the existing curricula, textbooks, and teaching methods in mathematics in higher secondary schools of various states, and (2) to develop a new curriculum in mathematics in light of the objectives of teaching the subject and to try out the…

The author focuses on encouraging pupils to think in an open way through his discussion and illustrations of activities involving geometric shapes. (MN)

Three constructions using thread are given for the hyperbolic paraboloid in addition to a method for constructing an approximation for the third-order saddle surface. (MN)

This essay discusses the sketching and transformation of parabolas and other curves as areas where learners can exercise and develop control of their mental imagery. (MN)

This book is a teacher's resource guide designed to help students gain the range of math skills they need to succeed in life, work, and on standardized tests; overcome math anxiety; discover math as interesting and purposeful; and develop good number sense. Topics covered in this book include algebra and geometry. Lessons are organized around four…

Space perception is necessary for work in branches of technology from the machine industry to civil, electrical, and material engineering. The spatial perception of students coming to technical universities is not highly developed. There are several reasons for this unfortunate situation: firstly, the lack of emphasis put on geometry and other…

This paper illustrates how to teach parallel perspective using Cabri software. Examples include how to move/present cubes, how to use symmetry to draw a star from triangles, how to modify tessellations, and how to present circles by Cabri software. (Author/KHR)

Teacher tips are presented concerning geometry laboratory work, mathematics history, development of problem situations, and use of transparencies in graphical exercises in secondary school mathematics classes. (JG)

The first section promotes use of student notebooks in mathematics instruction as incentives for pupils to do daily work. Part two looks at a geometric interpretation of the Euclidean algorithm. The final section examines an open box problem that is thought to appear in virtually every elementary calculus book. (MP)

The following ideas are included: (1) solving a quadratic equation geometrically by completing the square, which helped a class of secondary physics students understand the formulas; and (2) a way of teaching factoring of quadratic trinomials that is based on the behavior of odd and even numerals under addition and multiplication. (MP)

A method of teaching multiplication facts to remedial students using fingers and an alternate geometric proof developed by students are suggested. (MK)