This module is primarily designed to focus on two main areas: graphing and map reading. Graphing entails the use of bar, line, and circle graphs, the x and y axes, the coordinate plane, and ordered pairs. Map reading includes conversion tables, approximations, devising scales, and learning to refold a folding map. (Author/MK)

Changes in the nature and content of the Secondary Mathematics Program in Australia are revealed by data from two complex studies of mathematics education in that country. This document represents an initial exploration of the information collected, with supplementary analyses by interested researchers invited. In addition to a multitude of tables…

This project was organized in an attempt to provide local schools and school districts with the best available information regarding slow learners in secondary school mathematics. The information was disseminated through two workshop conferences (spring and summer), a newsletter, and follow-up field visits to the participating school districts.…

This study measured Saskatchewan high school students' achievement of selected mathematical competencies. It provided baseline data useful to educators for improvement of current educational programs and also provided benchmarks for future assessments. The study also determined the effect of grade level, mathematics program, school enrollment…

This study investigates the effects of teachers' expectancies and patterns of feedback to students on students' expectancies for success in mathematics. Six predictions involving various levels of expectancy, feedback, and sex were made. Initial statistical analysis supported the proposed relation between teachers' expectancies and student…

This is one in a series of SMSG supplementary and enrichment pamphlets for high school students. This series is designed to make material for the study of topics of special interest to students readily accessible in classroom quantity. Topics covered include the decimal system, exponential notation, base seven, and the binary and duodecimal…

This document discusses the importance of acceleration vs. sophistication in mathematics programs and curricula for gifted students. The discussion proceeds through three steps. First, an attempt is made to model how various kinds of gifted students interact with three dimensions of the curriculum. These dimensions are acceleration, sophistication…

This is part one of a three-part SMSG mathematics text for seventh-grade students. The text was written for those students whose mathematical talent is underdeveloped and is essentially the same subject matter presented in the SMSG text. Chapter topics include: (1) what is mathematics; (2) number symbols; (3) whole numbers; (4) non-metric…

This is part two of a three-part SMSG mathematics text for seventh-grade students. The text was written for those students whose mathematical talent is underdeveloped and is essentially the same subject matter presented in the SMSG text. Chapter topics include: (1) rational numbers and fractions; (2) non-metric geometry; (3) rational numbers and…

THIS PAPER, CONSISTING OF A COLLECTION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHING IDEAS AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES, IS A COMPILATION OF THOSE FOUND TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE BY THE CONTRIBUTING TEACHERS IN THE 1967-68 CENTRAL IOWA LOW-ACHIEVER MATHEMATICS PROJECT. THE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN THIS PAPER ARE INTENDED FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH VARYING DEGREES OF…

WORKSHEETS FROM AN AUTO-INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOL ALGEBRA WERE USED TO COMPARE DATA PROCESSING METHODS. IN THE SCRIBE SYSTEM, WORKSHEET DATA IS TRANSFERRED FIRST ONTO SPECIAL SHEETS REQUIRING RECORDING OF ERRORS AND OMISSIONS ONLY, AND THEN ONTO IBM CARDS. THE IBM CARDS CAN BE USED IN A SPECIAL IBM 1620 ITEM DIFFICULTY ANALYSIS PROGRAM.…

This booklet, one of a series, has been developed for the project, A Program for Mathematically Underdeveloped Pupils. A project team, including inservice teachers, is being used to write and develop the materials for this program. The materials developed in this booklet include (1) addition, subtraction, and multiplication in modulo seven…

The Materials in this bulletin indicate suggested teaching procedures needed to implement the teaching of "mathematics, 9th Year" as outlined in Curriculum Bulletin No. 3, 1958-59 series, Course of Study Mathematics 7-8-9. Whereas the course of study suggests the application of mathematical principles such as commutativity,…

Relevant educational theory and applicable local, national, and international mathematics programs were reviewed and used as a basis for making recommendations for the mathematics program in Ontario schools for students aged 12-15. It was recommended that the major goal be to provide learners with mathematical concepts, facts, and skills,…

The purpose of this instructional guide is to assist teachers of calculus in the organization and presentation of the course content to best meet the needs of the student. The behaviors expected of the student have been organized into eleven units. These units include the topics recommended for those students preparing for the CEEB advanced…