Presents a study to determine students' concept of slope carried out in three classes of the second form before introducing the notion of derivative. Discusses the meaning of conceptual framework and reviews literature on slope. Analyzes student responses to a questionnaire for mathematical content and expression and interprets the results. (MDH)

Discrete mathematics are defined briefly. A course in discrete mathematics for high school students and teaching discrete mathematics in grades 7 and 8 including finite differences, recursion, and graph theory are discussed. (CW)

Discusses the use of mathematics in the works of German artist Albrecht Durer, including the Mathematical Renaissance, Durer the geometer, mathematical drawing instruments, perspective drawing, and polyhedrons and magic squares. (Contains 14 references.) (MKR)

Discusses concerns about the preparation of elementary school mathematics teachers. Describes the efforts of faculty in mathematics and teacher education at Mississippi University for Women to improve the preparation of teachers of school mathematics. Emphasizes the complexities involved in the collegiate mathematics curriculum. (ASK)

Argues that teachers and lecturers need to identify essential skills which are technology-independent and need to determine the most effective use of new technology in the classroom. Examines prospects for change using the newer technology of graphing calculators for mathematics courses. Contains 15 references. (ASK)

Describes how to determine to what extent mathematics standards are addressed in curriculum materials and discusses some important characteristics of new as well as traditional mathematics materials. Summarizes how a group of Kentucky mathematics teachers used the analysis procedure in their state textbook-adoption process. (ASK)

Discusses the changes that have evolved in teaching and learning practices in mathematics classrooms by reflecting on issues in the past and present. Examines what should be done to prepare students for the future. Contains 16 references. (ASK)

Describes the "Structures" mathematics program, designed to help primary teachers learn mathematics through play and to achieve goals of the Mathematics strand within Canada's Common Curriculum. Presents grade 3 learning outcomes that are cross-referenced to each mathematics learning strand, patterning and algebra, geometry and spatial…

Asserts that to achieve successful mathematics education reform, teacher educators must facilitate the process by recognizing certain familiar learning dilemmas. Details study of a veteran middle school teacher using a new textbook, who attempted to challenge students to empower them as learners and still provide sufficient support to meet the…

Describes a cross-curricular mathematics and physics course offered at Kanazawa Technical College in Japan. The course facilitates students' understanding of the connection between mathematics and physics through hands-on activities. Outlines the advantages of the cross-curricular approach, including students' increased levels of interest in…

Discusses a new computer mathematics curriculum introduced at the Department of Information and Network at Tokai University, Takanawa Campus, Japan. Outlines the reform project consisting of sections on mathematical literacy and computer mathematics as well as the use of personal computers. (KS)

When introducing a new middle-school mathematics curriculum, an Iowa school district anticipated parents' misgivings, addressed them early, and made parents into allies. Planners addressed parental concerns by exuding confidence and honesty, treating parents as equal partners, defining accountability, communicating effectively, carefully selecting…

Critiques Jerry Becker and Bill Jacob's article on the politics of California school mathematics in the March 2000 "Kappan" for characterizing current California standards as a return to the past. Mathematicians are apolitical, but must coordinate K-12 curriculum frameworks with college-level math courses. (MLH)

Discusses the implementation of a standards based mathematics curriculum at the middle school level that engages students' active learning. Considers obstacles to this reform, including traditional beliefs, student initial reactions to new teaching practices, parental perceptions, transition from middle grades to high school, assessment of student…

Discusses the use of children's literature to integrate language arts and mathematical problem solving in the middle school classroom. Considers selecting a book and writing the language arts and problem solving lessons; describes the process of creating and solving a mathematical problem based on a story. (JPB)