This paper discusses the question, what kinds of learning and new knowledge about content and children's thinking can an innovative curriculum program motivate? Discussion is restricted to whole number operations and how changing knowledge, beliefs, and practice as both an individual and collective problem might be conceived. To the extent that…

This comprehensive review of 23 exemplary curricula and programs offers an easy-to-use guide for tying curriculum to workplace experiences. These programs illustrate concrete, real-life situations to which students can relate and derive motivation. Chapter 1 briefly reviews the literature that argues for connecting the school science and…

Students undertaking mathematics courses in their final year of secondary education in Victoria are assessed using a combination of school based coursework assessment and examinations. Over the last decade, students have used technology such as graphics calculators, statistical software, spreadsheets, and computer algebra systems (CAS) extensively…

This essay assesses the goals and accomplishments of technical education introduced by Peter the Great in the early 1700's in Russia. The extent to which technical and, more particularly mathematical instruction displaced religious, literacy instruction is the main focus. (JH)

Author intended to illustrate how mathematics could be used as a humanistic enterprise to convey knowledge and attitudes towards the world. (Author/RK)

Paper presented at Symposium on Research and Utilization of Educational Media for Teaching the Deaf (Lincoln, Nebraska, March 17-19, 1969). (JJ)

The relevance of the secondary school college preparatory mathematics curriculum to the lives of the future historian, musician, teacher of English, or articulate layman is doubtful. Reprinted from the January 1968 issue of the "Mathematics Teacher . (Author)

This article examines male and female enrollment trends for the final two years of secondary schooling in Australia for the years 1970-79. Enrollment distributions in the various mathematics courses available in each state are presented, and possible reasons for the trends are identified. (MNS)

For 201 students in grades two, four, and six at five sites in Papua New Guinea, trial mathematical materials were used for six weeks. Achievement varied significantly among sites. Problem-solving skills were poor; computation, measurement, and mathematical language were superior to previous results. Locally developed textbooks were suggested.…

Reflections on possible implications from the English Mathematics in Employment Project are given. Considered are the need for varied curricula; school syllabuses; the importance of context; a reduction in mathematical demands; calculators; changes for fractions, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; and reasons for studying mathematics. (MNS)

Between 1966 and 1975, the entire Soviet school mathematics program was redesigned by a reform commission. New textbooks were written for all grades. Set theory was widely adopted, along with infusions of more conceptual, abstract mathematics. The articles in this issue critique these reforms. (RM)

This study, based on individual interviews with 100 students (aged 16 to 22 years), was designed to investigate understanding of elementary calculus (particularly integration and differentiation). Results indicated that items related to understanding integration as the limit of a sum were difficult even for good students. (Author/MP)

Concern is expressed that educators are rushing to purchase computers while calculators are being forgotten. The approach promoted is schools should make both calculators and computers an integral part of the mathematics curriculum. Calculators are noted as accepted learning tools that don't have deleterious effects on computation skills.…

Some alternatives available for meeting the needs of the mathematically gifted student at the secondary school level are examined. Along with curriculum modification are discussed such approaches as magnet programs, special schools, special classes, summer programs, and mentor programs. (MNS)