In a series of projects centered in different areas of Africa, mathematicians from England and the United States joined African educators in developing and testing a mathematics curriculum designed to teach the basic concepts which are important and useful in all countries. (SD)

This article gives a brief account of secondary school mathematics curriculum development in China. Some experimental teaching materials and teaching methods are introduced. One of the most influential projects is described in detail. (Author/PK)

Illustrates how one mathematics department has added courses to widen pupils' views of mathematics and to improve their problem-solving ability. (PK)

This experimental curriculum unit suggests how dramatic innovations in classroom content may be achieved through use of computers. The computational perspective is viewed as one which can enrich and transform traditional curricula, act as a focus for integrating insights from diverse disciplines, and enable learning to become more active and…