In this study, the characteristics of teachers that motivate their implementation of reform curriculum, and the factors that influence the teachers' success in implementing the curriculum are investigated. In particular, teachers' internal struggles, frustrations, collegiality, and classroom successes during the implementation of the reform…

Described is a comprehensive training component to equip the professional staff of the Montgomery County (Maryland) school district to implement mathematics curriculum revisions. Included are the determination of the training needs, design for training, evaluation of the training design, and implications of the training project. (DS)

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

Describes knowledge for teachers as curriculum designers and a framework for interdisciplinary unit development. Includes an example of the framework in action. (Author/MM)

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' "Curriculum and Evaluation Standards" in 1989 was pivotal in mathematics reform. The National Science Foundation funded several curriculum projects to address the vision described in the "Standards." This study investigates students' learning in one of these "Standards"-based curricula, the…

Some important issues related to teaching problem solving in the elementary grades are addressed, with particular emphasis on the intermediate grades. Presents one point of view and some specific questions often raised by teachers who wish to incorporate problem solving into the mathematics program. (MP)

The need for developing a geometry curriculum sequence is discussed. Work by a group of about 50 mathematics educators on intuitive aspects of Euclidean classifications and relations is presented. Textbooks were analyzed, a sequence of concept clusters developed, and a scope-and-sequence chart included. (MNS)

This paper traces the historical attention problem solving has received as a major curriculum goal from the Dewey School of 1896 to the 1970's. (MN)

Details about mathematics education in China, what changes are underway, and the direction these changes are taking at the middle school level. The curriculum at this level is viewed to be quite demanding. It is felt Americans may ponder the great strides of the Chinese in 25 years. (MP)

An overview of career education is given along with some related encouraging possibilities for modern mathematics as well as some points of disagreement and uncertainty. (MN)

It is felt a clearly defined and carefully planned curriculum must be used to avoid wasting the talents of the gifted youngster. Four curriculum models are presented. These are the: (1) Acceleration Model; (2) Breadth/Depth Model; (3) Topics Model, and (4) Enrichment Model. Examples of applications of each are noted. (MP)

The general mathematics curriculum improvement program undertaken at Procter Hug High School in Reno, Nevada is described. The mathematics laboratory is seen to be an indispensable part of the general mathematics curriculum. (MP)

A review of mathematics curriculum reform stresses the integration of new ideas with old practices in order to produce a better program. The author identifies four "basics" and examines how they relate to the curriculum. (MP)

Explores the history of geometry at the secondary level and discusses criticisms, suggested revisions, and reasons for the lack of evolution in secondary geometry. Recommends that teachers develop a broader knowledge of geometry, use supplements to the textbook, advocate changes in textbooks and tests, utilize coordinate geometry, and rethink the…

An approach to inservice training for teachers of elementary mathematics, designed to meet a set of common problems, is noted. The organization places a mathematics course between two education courses. A sandwich approach to whole number arithmetic is detailed. The method is viewed workable for any mathematics curriculum area. (MP)