This study examines Middle School Mathematics Teachers' (MSMTs') (N = 1,241) perceptions of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM) and its impact on the instructional environment. A total of eight factors appear in the data. These factors include professional support, teachers' use of district-adopted and non-district-adopted…

A discussion is given of calculators in the classroom. Opinions and recommendations of various groups are incorporated. (MK)

Proposes methods to improve scientific literacy in the United States by integrating science, mathematics, and technology in instruction that combines subject matter and pedagogical knowledge. Suggests seven steps leading to scientific literacy. (MDH)

Discusses the need for curricular and instructional integration of science and mathematics. Describes some reports supporting integration and some curriculum projects that include integration. (YP)

Technological advances and many other changes in society change how and what students learn. Indicates the need to learn lessons from the past in order to be more mathematically literate and broaden the mathematics curriculum to a mathematical sciences curriculum that incorporates 21st century mathematics. (Contains 14 references.) (ASK)

The sample was a randomly selected sixth-grade class in a medium-sized southern city, and consisted of 33 students. The study was designed to answer four questions pertaining to the effect of calculators. Results indicated a calculator-based curriculum has a positive effect on student problem solving. (MP)

Reviews the implications which the advent of the computer has for mathematics education in instruction, learning, and curriculum. The activities described are either representative of those occurring at present or very shortly to be realized. (PR)

Comparison of U.S. and Chinese middle school mathematics programs found lower intensity in U.S. schools because of extensive drill, repetition of content, lack of challenging problem solving, lower expectations, and ability grouping. China utilizes challenging problem solving, no repetition, and high expectations and values. (22 references)…

Describes the Lead Teacher Program of Virginia's Quality Education in Science and Technology project which helps lead teachers become educational leaders, resource teachers, and school-based staff developers. Major foci include leadership, understanding and applying technology, and science and mathematics integration, content, and pedagogy. Some…

The Triple Representation Model of problem solving is presented. The use of microcomputers in this problem-solving environment is discussed, and examples are provided. The integration of this method into the mathematics curriculum is described. (CW)

Discusses the Technology, Science, Mathematics Integration Project's technological problem-solving method, briefly describes 15 activities and the corresponding technology, science, and mathematics content involved (including 1 detailed example), and proposes a general structure of the activities and research in support of this approach. (MKR)