Reported is a study measuring attitude changes among eighth-graders resulting from studying a unit in mathematics using laboratory materials. Students were grouped into eight naturally occurring attitude-groups. The results indicate that the formation of attitude-groups is not a major factor for consideration in the design of mathematics units…

This unit is divided into three chapters concerned with Emerging Issues: 1890-1920," Mathematics Education on the Defensive: 1920-45," and Reform, Revolution, and Reaction." Of particular interest are discussions of the aims and impact of the Report of the Committee of Ten," The 1923 Report" and the Cambridge Report.…

Discussed are psychological bases for generating student interest in mathematics, specific teaching techniques for arousing such interest, and methods of evaluating those techniques. Included is a bibliography of materials with motivation potential. (CT)

Discussed are the levels of teacher planning-unit planning and lesson planning - and the factors which influence these plans. Factors are objectives, subject matter, homework, and teaching methods. Decision making regarding planning is examined. (CT)

Reprinted are reviews of mathematics textbooks published from 1898-1920. The mathematics includes geometry, theory of equations, calculus, and differential equations. (CT)

Operations with zero and concepts associated with the use of zero are examined in some detail. Historical practices concerning zero are discussed. (CT)