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Grattan-Guinness, I. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Answers to questions which were asked after the author's various lectures in Australia are gathered here. Topics touched upon include "new" mathematics, unknown constants and free variables, propositional functions, linear algebra, arithmetic and geometry, and student assessment. (MN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Instruction, Lecture Method

Preston, G. B. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1975
Arguing for a mathematics curriculum based on pure mathematics, the author suggests that applications be used for motivational purposes. (SD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications

Preston, G. B. – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1975
In this speech, given at an Australian in-service teachers conference, the author discusses the current controversy over mathematics curriculum and makes several specific suggestions. (SD)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education