This manual provides a brief discussion of the philosophy of the Elements of Mathematics Program (EM) of the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP), a listing of its basic goals, discussion of the roles of logic and intuition in the program, and suggested models for implementation. Sections on independent study, teacher preparation for…

This pair of brochures describes the elementary curriculum of the Comprehensive School Mathematics Program (CSMP). Many of the topics and exercises unique to this program are illustrated. The educational philosophy underlying the program is briefly described. (SD)

Describes the objectives, content, and structure of an experimental course for high school seniors that emphasizes current issues of science and society. Differences in course content and sequence in the 2 years the course has been offered are noted. Pre and posttest results of student attitudes toward course topics are presented. (LC)

Ten regional workshops were held for local educational personnel in late 1972 and early 1973. Teams of educators were selected from innovative school districts and oriented to the use of alcohol and traffic safety curriculum materials centered on student concerns. Five hundred eighty-seven participants attended from 49 states and Puerto Rico. The…

The paper reports the results of a field test of a future studies program for students in grades eight through ten. The first section reviews the small amount of research that has been done in the area of future studies instruction. The program which was evaluated in this study is a teacher-led instructional program containing 42 to 70 class…