This article, by the author of "Why Johnny Can't Add," finds the New Math to be a failure as an instructional method since it is based on a reliance on artificial, complicated axioms that were invented to satisfy the needs of professional mathematicians, not students. (JA)

The impact of the NACOME report for curriculum design is examined. The logical approach vs. the intuitive approach for teaching mathematics is discussed and recommendations for further curriculum reform are made. (DT)

Author suggests that new'' or modern'' mathematics never had a valid reason for existing and recommends reform of traditional mathematics curriculum. (RK)