Presented is a description of how the NCTM Standard, "Mathematics as Communication," can be addressed using a learn-to-write strategy. Responses are suggested to the questions of why writing about mathematics can improve learning and how this approach can be implemented in the classroom. (MDH)

Presents recommendations based on 13 years of work by the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth. Holds that mathematically talented students are essential to our country's scientific and technological progress and that their abilities must be cultivated to a far greater extent than is permitted by current educational programs. (Author/GC)

Examines mathematics as a pure and applied discipline and suggests it should be taught in an applied context. Reviews the development and philosophy of the "mathematics for all" movement. Concludes that continuing research in this area is necessary for progress of the movement. (BSR)

Mathematics teachers who want to delight gifted pupils, communicate the universality of mathematics, and encourage creative exploration, need to read mathematics books, communicate about problems, and participate in inservice education. (Author/DB)

Presented is an edited transcript of an interview with Dr. Caleb Gattegno exploring the teaching approaches used in a film of the same name. (MP)

Some ways of thinking and acting geometrically are described which are related to the approach used by ancient humans. The focus is on intuitive geometric imagery, an attempt to resurrect a way of describing possible viewpoints of geometry outside of those commonly accepted. (MP)

Reasons for one who teaches mathematics to know some mathematics history are investigated. Processes rather than products of mathematical creativity are the preferred subjects of study. (MP)

Discusses proposals for a mathematics program designed to reflect what every adult needs to know and understand and which is suitable for all students, including a mathematics curriculum geared toward lower ability students with additions for those more able; concrete experiences; and a foundation list of integrated mathematical topics. (MKR)

The complexity of the proof of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra makes it inaccessible to lower level students. Described are more understandable attempts of proving the theorem and a historical account of Euler's efforts that relates the progression of the mathematical process used and indicates some of the pitfalls encountered. (MDH)

Discussed are the rationale for, and the benefits accrued from, the use of graphing calculators within all aspects of the secondary mathematics curriculum. Examples are included that highlight specific features of graphing calculators. (JJK)

Presents reasons advanced for using history in mathematics education, ways of using history in the mathematics classroom and the use of history in teaching mathematics. Provides distinctions between the latter two points. (MDH)

Mathematical enrichment involving writing and drawing activities are proposed as powerful instructional tools. Examples for the secondary mathematics classroom included here utilize poetry writing, daffynitions, sketching numerical witticisms, creating rebus and jumble puzzles, and drawing cartoons with fraction captions. (JJK)

Reports that as the number of students required to complete developmental mathematics courses increase, faculty turn to the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) standards as guidelines for better instructional methods. Describes the necessity for educators to decide how graphing calculators can be used most effectively…

What often catches student interest and provides needed motivation for learning is the remarkable patterns and unexpected, interesting ideas that fill mathematics. It is felt mathematics should be taught as an enchanting and multifaceted art as well as a tool and a science. (MP)

The aim of this article is to show some of the aspects of mathematics which lie within the arts, in particular the conflicts and emotions involved in the teaching and learning of mathematics. (PK)