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Halmos, Paul R. – American Mathematical Monthly, 1990
Reported is whether and how mathematics has changed during the 75 years of the Mathematical Association of America's (MAA) existence. The progress of mathematics is organized into 9 concepts, 2 explosions, and 11 developments. (KR)
Descriptors: Calculus, Chaos Theory, College Mathematics, Computer Science
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Burn, Bob – Mathematics in School, 1990
Compared is the use of Euclidean and synthetic geometry in American and European schools. Included is the history of the major developments in the teaching of geometry. Discussed is the demise of formal geometry since World War II. (KR)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Geometric Concepts, Geometry