The author investigates the meaning of the ambiguous term "new math" in the light of past developments in teaching theories, media, and content. (MN)

Describes the mathematics curriculum instituted in Soviet secondary schools in 1975-76. Emphases of the new curriculum are the role of mathematics in sicence, technology, production, and everyday life, and the potential of the mathematics course for instilling a materialist world view. (Author/DB)

Mathematics teachers should be teaching computer science and using the computer to enhance their teaching of mathematics. Furthermore, the computer mandates curricular reform in mathematics. (MNS)

In its 1982 long-range school improvement plan, the Muhlenberg (Pennsylvania) School District targeted mathematical computation skills, focusing on (1) developing a management information system to document student achievement; (2) redesigning the curriculum; (3) aligning regular and remedial mathematics programs; and (4) implementing a…

Shows how, with little or no electrical background, students can apply Boolean algebra concepts to design and build integrated electrical circuits in the classroom that will reinforce important ideas in mathematics. (PK)

The author argues that statistics is no more a branch of mathematics than it is of economics. It is suggested that because statistics is a distinct discipline, it is unprofessional for mathematicians who lack training and experience in working with data to teach statistics. (PK)

Eleven responses are given regarding whether mathematicians should teach statistics. In general statistics is seen as a separate discipline not appropriately subsumed in the mathematics department. Some general discussion of statistics instruction is given. (PK)

Discusses whether a map can be constructed using only the distances between 15 selected cities. Concepts used in the discussion come from geometry, matrix theory and trigonometry. (PK)

This article outlines a series of investigations in graph theory which simultaneously gives exercises in visualization. It is argued that one of the advantages of classroom investigations is that students can be lead to an intuitive grasp of advanced mathematics. (PK)

Considered is the following question: If a consumer loan is prepaid before the contract time, how much of the total interest should be paid to the lending institution? Discusses the validity of the rule and demonstrates strategies for answering interest questions. (PK)

The mathematics curriculum should be imbedded into the cultural environment of the student. Discussed is the mathematical educational potential of decorative motif. (PK)

Reported is a teacher's efforts to introduce mental methods in arithmetic to seven-year-olds over a four-week period. (PK)

Argues for teaching different approaches to solving problems. Using a geometric example, alternative solutions are given which use synthetic geometry, transformation geometry, analytic geometry, complex numbers, trigonometry or vectors. (PK)

Reported and compared are recent recommendations regarding the potential for computer technology in school mathematics. These recommendations are also compared to current practice and to earlier recommendations. (RH)

Suggests and discusses several strategies for helping students become better problem solvers. (PK)