Describes the mission and goals of the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) and its collaboration with Edison Community College (ECC). Topics discussed include information acquisition, integration of curriculum, undergraduate research, and assessment. (JRH)

Discusses research issues deriving from different interpretations and responses to cultural conflicts in mathematics education and presents a possible research agenda. (25 references) (MKR)

Presents examples of the use of mathematical modeling in mathematics courses in order to not lose sight of the essence of the mathematical attitude; encourage students' concern with problems that surround them; appreciate human resources; and associate mathematics with other sciences. (MKR)

Presents a dialogue about ethnomathematics that includes discussions of: quipus (knotted cords) as a form of language, difficulty in defining mathematics, culturally embedded mathematical ideas, philosophy and mathematics, quantification without giving meaning to numbers, and evolution in mathematical thinking. (MKR)

Discusses two answers to the question of why we teach calculus in the college mathematics curriculum: (1) calculus is used in real mathematical applications across a variety of disciplines; and (2) the historical development of calculus exposes students to the foundation of the scientific world view. (MDH)

Describes the educational system in the African country of Botswana and the mathematics program at the University of Botswana designed to alleviate the shortage of mathematics teachers by placing a heavy educational emphasis on mathematics, science, and technology. (MDH)

Shows a way in which algebra and geometry can be used together to find the lengths and areas of spirals. This method develops better understanding of shapes, similarity, and mathematical connections in students. Discusses spirals embedded in triangles and squares, the Pythagorean theorem, and the area of regular polygons. (MKR)

Describes a mathematics review game that can be adapted to any content topic and which calls for the active participation of all students throughout the activity. (MKR)

Discussed are the rationale for, and the benefits accrued from, the use of graphing calculators within all aspects of the secondary mathematics curriculum. Examples are included that highlight specific features of graphing calculators. (JJK)

Finds many postsecondary students unable to understand or apply arithmetic concepts. Identifies problems in college arithmetic curricula and in students' academic skills. Reviews reform efforts in elementary/secondary mathematics curricula, arguing for similar reforms in college level developmental mathematics. Reviews issues related to calculator…

Describes a course designed by Moravian College, Pennsylvania, to integrate precalculus topics as needed into a first calculus course. The textbook developed for the course covers the concepts of functions, Cartesian coordinates, limits, continuity, infinity, and the derivative. Examples are discussed. (MDH)

This paper merges state-of-the-art calculator technology with examples drawn from the Harvard Consortium Calculus Curriculum. A brief rationale for selection of the Harvard project and the TI-85 is provided, and four different mathematical situations are examined using different capabilities of the TI-85. Two short TI-85 programs are given.…

Described are the background, structure, themes, methodology, projects, and assessment for the course. A list of themes is provided. Results of the piloting of the course are discussed. (CW)

Discusses issues related to the subject/topic content of developmental mathematics programs. Argues that such programs should teach as much preprobability and statistics as they do precalculus, and that less time be spent by students simplifying and operating with rational algebraic expressions and other process-oriented mathematical equations.…

Addresses the questions of how documented opportunities to learn can be aligned with NCTM Standards, and how elementary teachers' efforts to provide such opportunities can be supported. Conducts a study of the effects of curriculum (problem solving versus skills) and professional development (subject-matter focused versus collegial support) on…