The dissertation abstracts in this compilation all appeared in "Dissertation Abstracts International" in 1983. The 300 dissertations cited in the annual listing of research in the July 1984 issue of the "Journal for Research in Mathematics Education" are included, as well as 55 dissertations which were located but could not be…

How microcomputers are to be utilized in on-going mathematics instruction is discussed. In the first section, the ideas of Skinner are considered in relation to microcomputer use. How computer-assisted instruction would appear when Skinner's programmed learning suggestions are followed is described, and other points of his philosophical beliefs…

This document presents an operational model of a thematic aerospace education school--the August Martin High School (New York). Part 1 briefly describes the nature of aviation/aerospace education and the background of the school. This background information includes how the school was formed, rationale for an aerospace thematic school, research…

This resource manual was designed to enable teachers to help students: (1) solve problems and to grow in their capability to deal with new or different situations; (2) use mathematics as a tool in the pursuit of personal goals and aspirations; and (3) develop a positive self-concept and a positive attitude toward mathematics and lifelong learning.…

This is one of five panel reports that have been prepared as part of the first phase of Project 2061, a long-term multipurpose undertaking of the American Association for the Advancement of Science designed to help reform science, mathematics, and technology education in the United States. Major sections included are: (1) "Introduction";…

Virginia Commonwealth University's School-University Mathematics (SUM) program, described in this report, is designed to foster collegial relationships between university faculty and secondary mathematics teachers via summer mathematics colloquia, academic year collaborative inservice courses, and a Mathematics Teacher-in-Residence program. SUM…

The Mathematics Improvement Component (MIC) was implemented in the Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools in 1987-88 to improve the skills and achievement levels of pupils who were low achievers in mathematics. Three programs comprised MIC: the Elementary Program, the Middle School Program, and the Middle School Pilot Program. In the first two (nonpilot)…

This catalog describes 38 successful mathematics education programs in six states. In each program the site, content focus, grade level, program description, and address for contact are provided. Summary tables are organized by content focus; grade level; and by achievement level of students targeted by programs including special, remedial,…

This executive summary reports the findings of a study of the mathematics participation and performance of female, Black, and Hispanic students in the Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland), and generalizes its findings to mathematics instruction for all students. Goals of the study were the following: (1) identify at what point in the…

This document summarizes the findings of the Second International Mathematics Study relative to calculator and computer usage by students in 20 countries. Two target populations were identified. The data on these two populations were provided by three basic questionnaires: (1) a school questionnaire; (2) a teacher questionnaire; and (3) a student…

Specific programs and software resources are described in this report on function plotters to be used in secondary mathematics instruction. Products are entered in alphabetical order and the following information is provided for each package included: (1) producer; (2) hardware needed; (3) required peripherals; (4) grade level; (5) price; (6)…

This document is designed to assist teachers and administrators in Texas in the planning and implementation of the course known as Computer Mathematics I. The philosophy and intent of the course is stated, along with credit allowed, prerequisite guidelines, guidelines for teacher preparation, suggested equipment needs, sample objectives, sample…

Because mathematics and gender(sex) is a research area of increasing international interest, a worldwide survey about research concerned with special problems of girls and women when learning mathematics was conducted. Reports included in this document were submitted from Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, England and Wales, India, Ireland,…

Intended for classroom and prospective teachers, this book presents ways for integrating music, art, and drama into the elementary curriculum. Described are experiences and activities in the arts that can be used as teaching tools in basic elementary school curriculum areas. Contents are selected so that no special training, knowledge, or skills…

The materials collected here were presented at the fourth annual meeting held October 23 through 25, 1982, at the University of Georgia. The papers are grouped under the following headings: Mathematical Abilities; Understanding; Early Number; Adolescent Reasoning; Problem Solving; Teaching and Teacher Education; and Technology. Space limitations…