Details about mathematics education in China, what changes are underway, and the direction these changes are taking at the middle school level. The curriculum at this level is viewed to be quite demanding. It is felt Americans may ponder the great strides of the Chinese in 25 years. (MP)

The nature and contents of a school's mathematics exhibition is discussed. It is presented to show what was done and to serve as a rough guide for others. The program was viewed as a very successful venture. (MP)

The president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) reports on events over the past two years that are relevant to the organization and mathematics education. An attempt is made to look at both positive and negative items, and possible future directions are noted. (MP)

The need for incorporating algorithmics into mathematics instruction is presented. The proliferation of computers is seen to have made the designing of algorithms an essential skill. Examples are given, and the view that mathematics will lose much prestige and importance if algorithmics is not integrated into it is presented. (MP)

Recreational mathematics is promoted as a type of play that enables children to acquire concepts and skills useful in learning mathematics. The activities suggested are geared for children from age three through grade three. It is argued that recreational mathematics is more effective than exercises such as workbook activities. (MP)

Steps to be used in the development of a comprehensive mathematics program for learning disabled children are outlined. While the suggestions given deal mainly with mathematics, it is felt that the identification of strengths in pupils can and should be part of planning in all curriculum areas. (MP)

The needs of mathematics teachers who wish to provide relevance in their lessons, and the need to infuse energy topics into all disciplines in the curriculum at all grade levels, are addressed. It is felt children could be adversely impacted by present energy practice, and education is essential. (MP)

This report is based upon three weeks of intensive observations of Polish classrooms from primary to university mathematics. A high level of mathematics content compared to North American schools, a high level of teacher dominance, and the use of specialists in grades 5-12 were among the points noted. (MP)

Data from the second mathematics assessment of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) appear to clearly document that serious inequities exist in the mathematics education of Black and Hispanic students in the United States. (MP)

The development of a curriculum and scheme for mathematics instruction at one elementary school is described. (MP)

A range of estimation techniques are described, and a series of mental computation procedures based on concepts of measurement and real numbers are presented in detail. (MP)

The need for improving the dialog between teacher and student is promoted as an important step towards improving the mathematics curriculum. (MP)

Describes a study which explores the feasibility of implementing a "didactical shadow" seminar in abstract algebra. Includes the effect of the seminar on prospective secondary mathematics teachers' (N=17) attitudes and on their understanding of concepts and principles of abstract algebra and algebra of the real number system. (DS)

Considers the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics'"An Agenda for Action: Recommendations for School Mathematics in the 1980s" in light of recent trends in secondary school mathematics. Discusses the reports' recommendations on problem solving, definition of basic skills, calculators and computers, secondary math curriculum, and…

The introduction of certain topics in the theory of machines and languages into school and college mathematics courses in place of the more usual discussion of groups and formal logic is proposed. Examples of machines and languages and their interconnections suitable for such courses are outlined. (MP)