This article sketches the historical development of arithmetic and algebraic symbols. (SD)

Presents worksheets for students to practice substituting whole numbers into fairly simple symbolic expressions. (MKR)

The author argues that a knowledge of mathematical structure is only helpful to the high ability student. (MM)

Uses of the historical approach to the teaching of mathematics throughout the last century are discussed. Examples from turn-of-the-century tests are provided, and the place of history in Mathematics teaching today is explored. (SD)

A discussion of behavioral objectives of teaching mathematics classified under the heading of application, analysis, and synthesis. This article is a continuation of previous articles in this journal. (DT)

The author advocates a return to "traditional" elementary algebra content. Several roles for algebra manipulation are identified, including making arithmetic more interesting and understandable and providing facility indispensable for both the technician and the mathematician. (PK)