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Download full textWestbury, Ian – 1980
The process of change and development of the mathematics curriculum in the United States is reviewed. Fundamental changes of implemented curricula from 1960-1980 are discussed in the light of the considerable efforts at reform during the 1950's and 1960's. Elements of the educational system are mapped out, and reasons for the lack of effective…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Morsy, Zaghloul, Ed.; Draxler, Alexandra, Ed. – Prospects, Quarterly Review of Education, 1979
A set of articles with the theme "Mathematics for Real Life" is presented. These article titles are: (1) Teaching Mathematics as a Tool for Problem Solving; (2) New Math or New Education; (3) Hand Calculators and Math in Primary School; (4) Mass Media in the Mathematical Training of Polish Primary Teachers; (5) The Goals of Mathematics Teaching in…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
