This brief document, produced by the Alaska Department of Education, presents criteria designed to be used by school administrators, professional staff and community representatives to assess mathematics programs and provide a basis for establishing goals in teaching mathematics. Criteria cover staffing, leadership, professional development,…

This document reviews current literature, and contains the following section titles: General background; Current position in New Zealand and trends; Cross-cultural studies; Spatial visualization and problem solving; Achievement; Attitudes; Attitudes and Achievement; Mathematics as useful; Confidence in mathematics ability; Socialization/sex…

Presented is a supplement to three previous collections of expanded abstracts of research with calculators. Twelve reports are abstracted to add to the information on the effects of calculators on achievement and learning. The critical commentary prepared by each abstractor pinpoints particular strengths and weaknesses of each study. (MP)

Data from the pilot use of a mathematical applications in science course for secondary-school pupils are presented. The course was offered in a variety of ways. Among these were: 1) as a one-semester elective course to sophomores who were planning to study chemistry; 2) as part of a physical science course for low achievers; 3) as part of a…

This elementary school mathematics program presents an activity approach with maximum involvement of students. Teaching strategies, interest center activities, appropriate games, and a measuring device are suggested for each elementary mathematics topic. Each activity is identified as part of the concrete, semiconcrete, semiabstract, or abstract…

Presented is a supplement to a previous list of references. Contained is a compilation of information collected by the Calculator Information Center between June 1979 and December 1980. Included are references which previously appeared on bulletins distributed by the Center, plus articles from newsletters and similar less readily available sources…

Designed to provide intermediate grade students with experience using fractions and mixed numbers, the PLATO sequence described in this manual includes interactive models for students to work with, as well as lessons for review, practice, or experience. These lessons are intended to be integrated with the classroom mathematics instruction, and…

The Priorities in School Mathematics Project (PRISM) was designed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to collect information on current beliefs and reactions to possible mathematics curriculum changes during the 1980's. The first component of PRISM was a survey of preferences for alternative content topics, instructional goals,…

This document, an extensive revision of the original "Guidelines," was prepared by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)'s Commission on the Education of Teachers of Mathematics. It represents the current thought of the mathematics and mathematics education communities on the preparation of teachers of mathematics. Its developers…

This is an evaluation report on a Title I nonpublic school corrective mathematics program conducted in New York City in 1979-1980. Chapter I provides a description of the program and its goals. In chapter two the objectives and tests used are outlined by grade, and information is given on the analysis of evaluation results. The third chapter…

This final study in a series reports the investigation in detail of the sex-related differences in the mathematics achievement of sixth grade students. Students were stratified in four intelligence levels with 91.5, 101.5, and 111.5 IQ as cutpoints. Twenty computation scores and eight contemporary mathematics scores were derived from the…

A conference/workshop held in late 1979 which was aimed at improving the teaching of mathematics is reviewed. The conference was a response to the PRIME-80 conference of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), which had produced recommendations that something should be done to reverse the decline of educational skills among entering college…

This practicum report concerns the elementary mathematics management program initiated by the Coffee County, Georgia, School System which provides for diagnostic and prescriptive learning through the use of a continuous progress plan. Learning objectives' checklists (guides) were constructed for levels Readiness through 6c. Tests were constructed…

Intended for use by counselors and mathematics teachers, this guide brings together mathematical and occupational skills to form an interrelated curriculum. Eight occupational clusters are included as follow: (1) business and office, (2) communications, (3) construction, (4) hospitality, (5) manufacturing, (6) marketing and distribution, (7)…

This guide was prepared as an instructional aid for teachers of a first-year course in Algebra. It was designed to be applicable to the wide range of Algebra 1 programs being offered in the junior and senior high schools. In this guide, the content of the Algebra 1 program has been divided into 11 major units, each unit organized around student…