Compares the origins, curricular and pedagogical content, and impact of the new math and standards-based reform movements, describing: events leading up to this new math era and characteristics of representative curriculums; the demise of the movement; the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' standards-based reform movement; and reactions…

Shetched are the educational developments of East Africa, particularly in Tanzania. Emphasis is on establishing a modern mathematics program for the secondary school. The modifications made on the School Mathematics Project (SMP) curriculum and the development of the Entebbe Project designed to meet African needs are described. (JP)

The use of Cuisenaire rods to illustrate finite mathematical systems is presented. (CR)

This outline for Eleventh Year Mathematics in New York adheres closely to the recommendations of The Commission of Mathematics of the College Entrance Examination Board and thus presents a unified development of certain aspects of algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. Its aim is both as a terminal course in mathematics and as a solid…

Reports on the development of a sample course in modern mathematics for elementary teachers. The approach to the course was based on three methodological principles--(1) that emphasis should be placed on mathematics as an organization of (experimental and other) information and not primarily as a deductive system, (2) that it is important to use…

This curriculum bulletin is one of a planned series of bulletins designed to meet the needs of teachers and supervisors who are working to improve the achievement level of mathematics in the schools. The eighty sequential units of this bulletin are organized into 3 categories - (1) Sets, number and numeration, (2) Operations, and (3) Geometry and…

This pamphlet is designed for use as enrichment material for able junior and senior high school students who are interested in mathematics. No more than a clear understanding of basic arithmetic is expected. Students are introduced to ideas from number theory and modern algebra by learning mathematical ways of coding and decoding secret messages.…

The article describes creative ways to interest children in mathematics. (CD)

The author argues that the School Mathematics Project in England, although not perfect, was an improvement over previous curricular approaches. Curriculum reform should be a continuing endeavor. (SD)

Examined are the arguments related to whether traditional or new mathematics curricula better prepares students to write proofs. Analyzed are "proofs" presented by students; the author argues that the ability to produce a proof depends upon the cognitive level of the student. (SD)

Introduction of number sets to elementary school children should be approached with caution, used to clarify rather than confuse a situation. (WM)

This article describes the content of an experimental curriculum for the highly capable mathematics student in junior and senior high school. (JP)