Defends new math by stating that most new math programs were never correctly implemented, that scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests and other aptitude tests were lower not only in math but in verbal ability as well, and that math concepts have not been learned in either new math or traditional curricula. (CS)

Reported are the results of an experimental course taught at the ninth grade level. The course included both modern and traditional topics in algebra. Presented are a rationale for the course, a list of the topics included in the course, a description of instructional techniques and methods used in presenting and developing some of the main ideas…

The first part of this volume reports on the 1959 Royaumont Seminar on secondary school mathematics, an important factor in the spread of "New Mathematics" at the beginning of the last decade. Key addresses on Reform in School Mathematics (Stone) and New Thinking in School Mathematics (Dieudonne) are reported in full, and there are summaries of…

This guide for parents explains the objectives of the modern mathematics being taught in the schools and discusses the teaching methods being used. A few of the elementary concepts of modern mathematics (number lines, searching for patterns, different ways of analyzing problems, number bases, and sets) are briefly explained and justifications are…

This teaching guide outlines a college algebra course for use in the secondary school. Units studied are: mathematical induction, functions, groups and fields, linear algebra, and limits. Special emphasis is given to the study of functions and linear algebra. Sequence, textbook references and assignments, and time allotments are suggested. Some…

This book is designed to assist the teacher in providing children with creative learning experiences in mathematics. Though these experiences are considered appropriate for a wide range of ages and grade levels, they have been assembled for pupils in grades 5 through 9. The material contained in this book was developed as part of an extensive…