This article reports a field evaluation of experimental first-year algebra materials, "Algebra Through Applications." Effectiveness of the materials was evaluated in terms of achievement, attitude, transfer to consumer, problem solving, readability, and implementation. Overall, it was found the experimental materials could be used…

This annotated bibliography of writings on the interaction of language and mathematical education is prefaced by an essay indicating possible areas for investigation and drawing attention to those regions in which research activity has already commenced. (MP)

An attempt is made to establish a link between ordinary arithmetical situations and relevant mathematical concepts by the analyzing of complexity of concepts. (MP)

A description is given of a supplemental unit for a primary level computer literacy class in which a play is produced with all students taking roles as parts of a computer. (MP)

This report is an account of a visit to the People's Republic of China by a delegation of American Mathematics educators. (MP)

The purpose of this study was to identify which of 36 mathematical competencies were deemed desirable or mandatory by hiring officials in selected businesses. (MP)

Some contemporary school individualized learning systems in mathematics are discussed and analyzed with advantages and disadvantages listed to assist in designing curriculum materials. (MP)

Results of an investigation of numeracy skills of first-year London Transport craft apprentices are reported. (MP)

The author discusses problems with available mathematics textbooks and suggests that a computer "problem bank" is a viable alternative to a textbook. (MK)

Three sets of instructional materials are discussed. They are: "Mathematics for Schools"; "Nuffield Maths 5-11"; and "SMP7-13." (MK)

Argues for the place of mathematical literacy in a just society, and examines the value of the reform movement in mathematics education toward multiculturalism and whole language from the experience of a fifth-grade teacher of mathematics. Critically examines classroom activities suggested by Zaslavsky's book in terms of appropriateness for…

Argues that traditional instructional methods can benefit teachers interested in reflecting on their teaching practices. Presents four stories by a mathematics teacher, three examples of the application of history to mathematics lessons at the secondary level, and one example from a history course for mathematics teachers. (DDR)

Provides an annotated bibliography of eight documents in the ERIC database related to mathematics education in community colleges. Presents articles related to improving placement testing, setting standards, and reforming curricula to prepare students for future jobs. (AJL)

Mathematical problems generated by 509 middle school students who were given story-problem descriptions and asked to pose questions that could be answered using the information were examined for solvability, linguistic and mathematical complexity, and relationships within the sets of posed problems. The multiple-step data analysis scheme can be…

Notes that Montessori classrooms provide children with the opportunity to explore and discover mathematics. Describes the introduction to Pascal's Triangle as a suggested opportunity to connect young children to deep mathematical truths. Provides teachers with materials requirements, and notes ideas on what can be acquired from the problem, the…