Descriptor
Source
Author
| Davis, Robert B. | 3 |
| Schaaf, William L., Ed. | 3 |
| Fehr, Howard F. | 2 |
| Matthews, Geoffrey | 2 |
| Preston, G. B. | 2 |
| Rappaport, David | 2 |
| Woodhouse, D. | 2 |
| Wren, F. Lynwood | 2 |
| Atkin, Ann M. | 1 |
| Bailey, C. A. R. | 1 |
| Baker, John R. | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Guides - Classroom - Learner | 3 |
| Books | 1 |
| Collected Works - Proceedings | 1 |
| Dissertations/Theses | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 1 |
Location
| Africa | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Hungary | 2 |
| United Kingdom (Great Britain) | 2 |
| Asia | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
| United Kingdom (England) | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Elementary and Secondary… | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Parsons, Tony – Mathematics Teaching, 1974
Goals and objectives underlying mathematics instruction are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Modern Mathematics
Matthews, Geoffrey – Mathematical Gazette, 1970
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Mathematics, Modern Mathematics
Peer reviewedWoodhouse, D. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1974
The Entebbe mathematics program is described briefly and is contrasted with the School Mathematics Project. The aims of teaching mathematics in general, and also the particular goals for mathematics teaching in developing countries, are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Mathematics Education, Modern Mathematics
Peer reviewedKapur, J. N. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 1977
The author concludes that the teacher and the spirit in which he teaches are more important than distinctions between traditional and new (or modern) mathematics. (JLH)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Mathematicians, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedWren, F. Lynwood – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
Descriptors: Curriculum, History, Mathematicians, Mathematics Education
Download full textDavis, Robert B. – 1967
In this 1967 booklet, influences of technology, the non-achiever and the culturally disadvantaged, and the revolt against formalism are discussed in relation to the modern mathematics curriculum. Some projects and school programs described include PLATO, the Nuffield Project, the Nova School Program, Advanced Placement Program, and teacher…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedCruikshank, Douglas E.; De Flandre Charles – Arithmetic Teacher, 1971
A series of probing questions one might use as guidelines to curriculum evaluation. (MM)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Evaluation, Instruction
Peer reviewedFeinstein, Irwin K. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Peer reviewedFehr, Howard F. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1972
An overview of classical mathematics and of modern mathematics is given, with implications noted for secondary school curriculum and instruction. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, History, Instruction, Mathematics
Peer reviewedWren, F. Lynwood – Math Teacher, 1969
Four periods of history are reviewed in an effort to build an informative background on the evolution of mathematics as a serious study in the schools. These four periods are (1) 300 B.C., (2) the second quarter of the 17th century, (3) the second quarter of the 19th century, and (4) the four decades of the 20th century from 1925 to 1965. (RP)
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum, Geometric Concepts, Geometry
Peer reviewedMcQualter, J. W. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1974
An overview of the history of mathematics and mathematics education is briefly presented, and the impact of learning theories is described. The first-round curriculum projects in the United States, England, and Australia are mentioned; differences between views of mathematics are highlighted. Goals for teaching mathematics are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Development, History, Learning Theories
Peer reviewedO'Brien, Thomas C. – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1976
The child as a learning organism, the goal of elementary school mathematics, modern mathematics, and improvement of mathematics education are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction
Peer reviewedCowle, Irving M. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1974
Discusses the historical background of the "New Math" programs, citing shortcomings but emphasizing the positive characteristics of the changes made. (JP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational History, Educational Improvement, Instruction
Peer reviewedUlrich, James – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Yearbook, 1973
Descriptors: Algebra, Curriculum, Geometry, Mathematics Curriculum
Peer reviewedCornelius, M. L. – Mathematics in School, 1975
The transition to modern mathematics in the schools is described, and future changes are predicted. Problems which could develop with the current trends toward use of computers, calculators, multiple choice examinations, and new teaching materials are noted. (SD)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
