Mathematics curricula increasingly emphasise the importance of mathematical communication. Students are seen as progressing from the use of a more informal or everyday form of communication to a more mathematical approach. There have, however, been very few studies of how mathematicians actually talk about mathematics. This paper reports analysis…

Discusses the possibility of the development of the content and form of mathematical education as a tool of democratization in both school and society. Summarizes the social argument and the pedagogical argument of democratization. Analyzes the concept "democratic competence" to create materials at the same time open and empowering. (Author/YP)

Calculus must be made more relevant and understandable to students if the nation is to maintain a strong scientific and technological enterprise. A national effort should be launched to bring calculus education into the computer age by developing curricula incorporating calculators and other innovative tools. (MLW)

Described are procedures for multiplying matrices using Logo. Examples of computer programming are included. (RH)

The history of formal mathematical proofs is sketched out, starting with the Greeks. Included in this document is a chronological guide to mathematics and the world, highlighting major events in the world and important mathematicians in corresponding times. (MP)

A new program for preservice elementary teachers at the University of Tasmania is discussed, with the mathematics and mathematics education components described. Reactions to the improved program have been very positive. (MNS)

Includes a list of favorably reviewed science and mathematics microcomputer software for instructional use in preschool through grade 12. Developed as an aid to educators in locating programs they may want to preview. (MVL)

Discusses some major changes that computers, calculators, and graphing calculators have brought to the mathematics classroom, including quasi-empirical studies in the classroom, use of multiple representations, emphasis on visualization, emphasis on tables, an altered classroom "ecology," and increasing complexity for students. (SR)

Discusses the problems American students have learning math. Describes the new learning in mathematics that synthesizes new content and methods that restructure the curriculum in a way that resolves design and quality control problems. Presents examples of effective programs. (JS)

For more than 13 years, hard times in mathematics (particularly related to funding) went unremarked by mathematicians. One reason noted is that mathematicians have not been politically astute. However, the situation is changing. Reasons for this change are discussed. (JN)

Lists additional 1979-1980 theses/dissertations, complementing a list printed in Volume 9 (pp. 106-117) of this journal. Subjects include teaching/learning of biology, environmental science, geology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and girls and science. (JN)

Mathematics plays an exceptionally important role in biological education and the history of biology. Ten equations and descriptions of their historical importance are presented to draw students' and faculty's attention to mathematical models that have been intrinsic to many of the significant discoveries in biology in the 20th century. Each…

Describes women's common view of mathematics as absolute, all known, and not person-made. Argues that these views inhibit learning, although they are encouraged by the way mathematics is commonly taught. Suggests teaching strategies that present mathematical thought as a thinking process, not a body of received knowledge. (KH)

Describes high-tech methods of materials testing and organizations that perform it. Suggests that materials testing is an ideal example of the integration of mathematics, science, and technology. (SK)

The ontological problem is "what exists?" The answer regarding the part of consciousness which is related to left hemisphere is that only individual discrete objects exist; objects are regarded one at a time. The answer regarding the part of consciousness which is related to right hemisphere is only comprehensive entities exist; each…