Includes materials in reproducible format designed to help students read and draw distance-time graphs and use the slopes of these graphs to draw conclusions about car speed. (PK)

Describes the probability and statistics component of an experimental mathematical science and communications program. Some of the successes and failures are considered. (PK)

Presents a method of teaching two-column addition which the authors argue is based on Piaget's theory and fosters the children's own natural thinking. The method does not use objects such as straws bundled or base-ten blocks. (PK)

Attempts to raise some of the issues involved in incorporating mathematical modelling with classroom teaching, as well as providing some background for those unfamiliar with the area. (PK)

Suggests that in the mathematics classroom the federal income tax may serve as a familiar example to illustrate several aspects of the mathematical concept of function. (PK)

Argues that exploring a familiar topic or examination question in a novel manner is a useful way to find topics for mathematical investigation in the classroom. The example used to illustrate the premise is a quadratic equation. (PK)

Using transcript data from 1,700 California high school students, this study investigated the influence of students' background characteristics on course placement in mathematics and science. Results showed course placements varied substantially across the four schools surveyed. Variations were explained in part by differing curriculum…

Suggests a model for teaching mathematics with three dimensions: facts and skills, understanding, and problem solving. Geometric examples are used to illustrate each dimension and suggestions for integrating the teaching of the three dimensions are given. (PK)

Describes a method that will easily generate any number of triangles of equal area and perimeter, and also geometrically characterize such triangles. (PK)

With the help of funding from the Amoco Foundation, the University of Chicago has developed the Chicago School Mathematics Program, aimed at motivating seventh- to tenth-grade middle-ability students in mathematics. Outlines the curriculum development process and describes the motivation for the major features of the curriculum. Includes three…

Dr. Charles Pine responds to questions concerning the definition of good teaching; his personal instructional approaches; New Jersey's basic skills testing program for college freshmen; ways to improve math instruction; and the New Jersey Algebra Project, a three-year curriculum revision effort for seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. (DMM)

A problem-solving component for the junior high school mathematics curriculum is described. A sample worksheet of routine problems is included, and suggestions for working with nonroutine problems are given. (MNS)

The status of probability and statistics in the current Japanese curriculum is discussed. Data from the Second International Mathematics Study are cited, and the course of study is included. (MNS)

Comparisons are given for data from the Second International Study for both eighth- and eleventh-grade students in the United States and Japan. U.S. students were closer to Japanese students at the eighth-grade level than at the twelfth-grade level; differences have increased since the First International Study. (MNS)

Discusses: (1) advantages of a computer lab; (2) types of computer programs that can help students develop computational, application, comprehension, and analytical skills; (3) how computers can help students with such affective goals as appreciation and motivation toward mathematics; and (4) content areas where computers can be useful. (JN)