Outlines the variety of ways computers can be used in the classroom, computer literacy/awareness objectives, and proposed guidelines for use of computers in mathematics courses. Comments on research with computers, selecting a microcomputer, and software considerations are also provided. (JN)

A study on the use of individualization using programmed materials with individuals or cooperative learning teams is briefly described, with the findings noted. (MNS)

Given are guidelines, supported by both research and practice, that may aid in providing remediation for low-achieving students. (MNS)

This digest briefly reviews some of the current findings from research on microcomputers which seem most pertinent to teachers in elementary and secondary schools. Summaries are presented of findings related to: (1) status surveys; (2) computer literacy and mathematics instruction; (3) effects of teaching computer programing; (4) tutorial computer…

Mathematics education research from fourteen studies is abstracted and critiqued in this publication. Six cover aspects of instructional practice, four deal with points in learning theory, two with problem solving, and one each with calculators and sex differences. Research in mathematics education as reported in CIJE and RIE from October to…

These two bulletins list references on the uses of calculators in education. They were published in April and October 1982 to provide teachers and other interested persons with sources of information about calculator activities and research findings. Sections list references on activities for students, K-12; research reports, K-12; miscellaneous,…

Lists references of 16 research summaries, 152 articles, and 220 dissertations alphabetically by author within each category. Provides the grade or age level for each reference. A brief abstract is presented for most of the references. Journals searched and author index by content are included. (YP)

This document extracts ideas from research on the teaching of algebra and geometry which might prove useful to secondary school teachers. Part I reviews research on algebra; it is divided into sections on classroom instructional practices, cognitive factors, attitudes and affective factors, problem solving, computers and calculators, and testing…

The study involved the collection of (1) research reports, published through 1968, including journal articles and dissertation abstracts, and (2) information on developmental projects, supplemented by ERIC documents on funded research and Title III project reports. The journal articles were analyzed, categorized on ten aspects, evaluated, and…

This volume of the Final Report on the Interpretive Study of Research and Development in Elementary School Mathematics contains materials which are most appropriate for the researcher. Whether he is working at the pre-doctoral level or the post-doctoral level, the researcher has a recurrent need to know the results of previous research, and the…

To gather the information for this section, visits were made to each of ten major curriculum development projects. These were selected because of the impact which each has had on curriculum reform--past, present, and future. It was not possible to visit every project, and several of the more significant ones, such as the Greater Cleveland…

This report contains both a summary of research and an annotated list of research on the teaching of mathematics to disadvantaged pupils. Particular implications from the research summary are presented and include: (1) the disadvantaged profit from special attention, either from the teacher, the content of the program, the instructional materials,…

Research on direct instruction in mathematics is briefly summarized, with key procedures listed. (MNS)

Presents findings from mathematics education research studies which focused on manipulative materials and mathematics achievement. One study supports a previous review that lessons using manipulative materials have a higher probability of producing greater mathematics achievement than do lessons in which such materials are not used. (JN)

Developing concepts, modeling, and solving problems form the core of essential learning about addition and subtraction. That educators may make the task more difficult than necessary is the thrust of several recent studies. Highlights from these studies (with suggestions for instruction) are presented. (JN)