For more than 50 years, the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) has been instrumental in developing an analytical model for understanding the relationships between educational policy (the intended curriculum), classroom and instructional practices (the implemented curriculum), and educational learning…

This study investigates the effects of Cognitive Tutor Bridge to Algebra (CTBA), a computer-assisted, remedial Algebra I curriculum, on mathematics performance and mathematics attitudes of ninth-grade students (n = 177) including English Learners (n = 78) and Economically Disadvantaged students (n = 93). A total of 95 students participated in CTBA…

The focus of this paper is on the effects of the use of the home language (i.e. isiZulu) on teachers' and learners' understanding and use of core concepts in mathematics and science at the senior phase, in contexts where the language of instruction is English. It reports on a national, collaborative, multilingual research project which attempts to…

This study presents research into the reform in school curriculum programs in Iowa for mathematics and science being implemented by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the National Research Council. Outcomes of the study include: (1) a status report about teachers' concerns regarding adoption of the mathematics/science curriculum…

This book focuses on the implementation of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. Chapters include: (1) "Math Power"; (2) "Directions for Change: The NCTM Standards"; (3) "Children Constructing Knowledge"; (4) "Teachers as Problem Solvers"; (5) "Building Understanding";…

There are selected philosophies in the teaching of mathematics that can provide guidance to the teacher in developing the curriculum. This paper discusses four philosophies of teaching mathematics. (1) Idealism stresses that the pupil lives in an idea-centered mathematical world, but not an objective real world. Abstract content is prized more…

Author made suggestions for improving mathematics curriculum for elementary, junior high, and college preparatory courses. (RK)

The general philosophy and framework which establish direction and priorities for mathematics education in kindergarten through grade 12 in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools are given in this document. The scope and sequence of normal expectancies for kindergarten through grade 8 highlight specific grade level objectives, while the…

The bibliography lists 90 mathematics lessons considered appropriate for mildly handicapped and non-handicapped elementary students using PLATO, a large-scale computer-based education system. Brief introductory remarks describe the rationale for computer assisted instruction, review the development of the PLATO system, and summarize findings of…

Add the top ten to fraction practice and help students beat the math blues. (Editor)

Presented is the work of the calculus group of SMSG. The Advisory Board expressed a desire for a suitable high school calculus text. The calculus group surveyed available texts and, finding none which met advisory board requirements, outlined a suitable course. This outline was annotated for use by future writers. Some group members felt a more…

INDIVIDUALIZED PRESCRIBED INSTRUCTION (IPI), DESIGNED FOR GRADES 1-6, IS A SEQUENTIAL MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM IN WHICH EACH OBJECTIVE IS A DESCRIPTION OF SOMETHING A STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO. EACH OBJECTIVE IS A PREREQUISITE TO THE LEARNING OF A LATER OBJECTIVE. STUDENTS ARE TESTED FOR MASTERY OF OBJECTIVES AND THEN PLACED SO THAT THEY ARE…

This guidebook is intended to provide information about the location, size, staff, library facilities, course offerings, and special features of departments in mathematical sciences in four year colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The information is presented in two parts: (1) information about colleges offering…

GRADES OR AGES: 7-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Mathematics laboratory. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The guide has 10 sections: (1) introduction, explaining the nature of the student and the duties of the teacher; (2) personnel and their duties; (3) physical characteristics of the lab; (4) testing program; (5) evaluation procedure; (6) record…