A comprehensive mathematics preparation component for the elementary school teacher education program at Oregon State University is described. Recommendations influencing the program are listed and the curriculum is described. (MNS)

The nature of cooperation between mathematics and science departments at the secondary school level is based on a survey of this issue. There was no situation found where there was a formal, continuing integration thoughout a school, but evidence of several types of cooperation was detailed. (MP)

The sample was a randomly selected sixth-grade class in a medium-sized southern city, and consisted of 33 students. The study was designed to answer four questions pertaining to the effect of calculators. Results indicated a calculator-based curriculum has a positive effect on student problem solving. (MP)

It is felt that Aptitude-Treatment-Interaction (ATI) research is just scratching the surface as yet and does not have sufficient information to support a general theory. The current state of ATI research is documented, and seven conclusions made during a similar examination in 1975 are reviewed. (MP)

Examples are provided which demonstrate the use of the computer as an instructional aid for the algebra curriculum. While the basic content of an algebra course would remain intact, computer technology can enhance and expand methods of algebra instruction. (JN)

Students in Papua, New Guinea were given a test in which the words more and less were used in different contexts. Half the pupils studied had English as their first language; for the other half English was a second language. Study results of pupil errors suggested serious educational implications. (MP)

Examined is the teaching of mathematics for six to eight year olds in one classroom in Denmark. Examination is made of the textbook; discussion; activities; workcards; supplementary exercises; topic work; and games. Evaluation is designed to help students improve. (MP)

In anticipation of the celebration of Metric Week 1980, a collection of metric activities from a mathematics lab is presented in this article. The activities were selected as being most suitable to grades 2-6 and easily adaptable to classroom mathematics. (Author/MK)

An applications problem, which illustrates an important technique in mathematical applications, is presented and discussed. (MK)

Seven workbook-oriented programs and one activity-oriented program were surveyed, and 106 different mathematics concepts were identified for kindergarten mathematics programs. Specific programs presented 31-58 of the concepts. Sixteen projects are described with uses that cover 87 concepts. They are suggested as supplements to any program. (MP)

This annotated list of selected, practical articles on the use of computers in mathematics instruction covers preschool mathematics through calculus and model building. Articles that include programs and/or bibliographies are included as often as possible. Those cited appear in commonly available publications. (MP)

The bare minimum mathematical competencies for all college graduates are listed. It is felt too many people know too little mathematics, and ignorance is seen as a form of "functional illiteracy". The ideas presented were generated by a panel established by the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics. (MP)

A survey of general mathematics students whose teachers were taking an inservice workshop revealed that they had not yet mastered division. More direct introduction of the standard division algorithm is favored in elementary grades, with instruction of transitional processes curtailed. Weaknesses in transitional algorithms appear to outweigh…

The need for the instruction of computer literacy in schools is advocated, along with programing courses beyond this basic level. (MP)

A view is presented that there are people with inborn mathematical talent, and that people with such talent need to receive the best instruction possible. (MP)