This technical guide to the South Dakota Mathematics Standards serves as a critical model for educators and school districts in effectively implementing the standards. This guide features the goals, indicators, benchmarks, and grade level standards for South Dakota. It is organized by grade level clusters according to benchmark levels K-2, 3-5,…

This paper presents numerous approaches that teachers may use to help pupils deal with difficulties in reading comprehension in mathematics. It discusses the importance of understanding the meaning of the words and symbols used. It argues that: (1) pupils need adequate background information prior to reading story or word problems; (2) a hands-on…

This document outlines the content standards for mathematics in the state of North Carolina. It is organized into four sets of grade levels: K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and high school courses. This guide establishes competency goals and objectives for the teaching and learning of mathematics in North Carolina. Outlines of the state position on such topics as…

Student scores on the Woodcock-Johnson Achievement Test showed four years of declining scores. Data collected from a teacher pre-questionnaire indicated problems in the areas: elementary mathematics curriculum, the curriculum adoption process, training of teachers in using purchased texts and manipulatives, confidence of teachers in utilizing…

New math attempted to achieve better performance through greater understanding; but it has not done as good a job of achieving this goal for the middle 60 percent and lowest 20 percent of the students as it has for the top 20 percent. Current objectives need to be reworked and revised. (Author/WM)

The United States should begin now to teach metric weights and measures. The new generation should learn at an early age the measurement language they will have to use throughout their later lives. (Author/WM)

Four teachers discuss and describe how they began to move into a more personal and individualized program to help each child develop at his own pace and according to his own interests and needs. (Author/Editor)

Author proposes a mixture of old and new math in order to get to the right math. (GB)

Described are a list of topics in secondary school mathematics which have direct relationship to science instruction. Included are topics such as Slide Rule,'' Transformation of Formulae and Solution of Linear Equations,'' Ideas of Symmetry,'' Sine and Cosine Functions,'' Graphs,'' Vectors,'' Statistical Topics,'' and Computer…

Article gives three plans for learning stations on mathematics dealing with measurements. Exercises deal with weight, length, and comparative measurements. (GB)

Arithmetic reading can be made lighter if teacher explains vocabulary, selects simple text, and aids in improving reading skills. (DS)

The article is based upon the author's experiences in England and America. (JM)

Use of spiritmaster worksheets is highlighted as an alternative to textbooks. Pros and cons are presented, writing techniques are noted, and the role of the teacher is described. An approach to their use is illustrated with mapping diagrams. (MNS)

This response to Usiskin's editorial comment on calculator use in the May 1983 issue considers why arithmetic is taught. The belief that mathematics improves thinking and the humanist position that it is part of our cultural heritage are noted. The role of mathematics in the curriculum should be reconsidered. (MNS)

Examines critically the claim that in elementary school mathematics there is a national curriculum defined by textbooks and tests. Reports results of the content analysis of (1) student exercise portions of each lesson of a mathematics textbook series widely used in grades four through six and (2) commonly administered standardized tests of…