Reflects on the history of the calculus reform movement and the development of course implementation projects, including use of technology in instruction. Highlights several themes permeating reform courses: reform calculus is more hands-on, students are expected to understand complex mathematical concepts in more connected ways, and new…

Describes an activity-based science program. Provides information on background thinking, selecting an activity, planning for instruction, and following up. Discusses choosing activities that meet the needs of students while still fulfilling curriculum requirements and reaching personal academic goals. (SAH)

This publication contains descriptions of a wide spectrum of exemplary educational programs available as models for educators in South Carolina. Each description includes the following information: rationale for the program's implementation; target audiences; funding; students, parents, instructional, and administrative staff opinions concerning…

Curriculum development efforts at Columbia University occurring as a result of social changes and four years of seminar discussions are analyzed, and the seminar transactions and resulting programs discussed. A detailed description is given of Columbia's General Education Program, established after World War I. It is shown how and why the original…