The microcomputer has great potential for making high school geometry more stimulating and more easily understood by the students. The microcomputer can facilitate instruction in both the logico-deductive and spatial-visual aspects of geometry through graphics representations, simulation of motion, and its capability of interacting with the…

A middle-road approach towards adopting the instruction of the metric system is presented. The realities of our cultural, economic, and political processes are taken into account and a 100 percent metric curriculum is viewed as unrealistic and anachronistic. (MP)

This report integrates and briefly discusses some of the empirical findings from field research on educational programs for low-income students. Evaluation indicates the learning gap in mathematics achievement between low-income and middle-income primary grade students can be bridged in many different settings. (MP)

It is felt a clearly defined and carefully planned curriculum must be used to avoid wasting the talents of the gifted youngster. Four curriculum models are presented. These are the: (1) Acceleration Model; (2) Breadth/Depth Model; (3) Topics Model, and (4) Enrichment Model. Examples of applications of each are noted. (MP)

The general mathematics curriculum improvement program undertaken at Procter Hug High School in Reno, Nevada is described. The mathematics laboratory is seen to be an indispensable part of the general mathematics curriculum. (MP)

Three types of homework are described: consolidation, challenge, and diagnostic. Details on homework for less able students, general guidelines, and replies to arguments against a homework program are included. (MP)

Sex-related differences in mathematics are discussed and questions that teachers should ask themselves regarding sex differences and their own actions are listed. (MK)

Results of a study conducted to gather information about calculator usage in Missouri schools are given. (MK)

Few people view or teach geometry properly--as one of the ways in which we try to communicate our surroundings and understand certain aspects of reality. (MP)

Six features of a traditional mathematics curriculum that help establish math avoidance are discussed. Math avoidance is viewed as a natural reaction to so much of the experience of the student in situations euphemistically described as the learning of mathematics. (Author/MK)

Reports results of a study in 1978 conducted by the engineering technology faculty at Wake Technical College to determine if their basic science and mathematics offerings were relevant to graduates' needs on the job. An analysis of questionnaire responses of employers and graduates in six engineering technology fields is presented. (CS)

The reasons for the relatively small amount of computer usage in schools is reviewed. The author outlines several problems and predicts a long uphill struggle before they become well established in the classroom. (MP)

Methods of instructing students in problem solving are suggested that get pupils to view mathematics as a tool. The author states students should look beyond the numerical answer to the other components and highlights areas of the mathematics curriculum that afford an opportunity to explore these many facets. (MP)

Manipulative materials designed to instruct pupils on fractions are presented. The use of unit holders in teaching fundamental concepts of fractions and equivalent fractions are reviewed. (MP)

A review of mathematics curriculum reform stresses the integration of new ideas with old practices in order to produce a better program. The author identifies four "basics" and examines how they relate to the curriculum. (MP)