This report, prepared by a statewide Mathematics Advisory Committee, revises the framework in the Second Strands Report of 1972, expanding it to encompass kindergarten through grade 12. Strands for kindergarten through grade 8 are: arithmetic, numbers, and operations; geometry; measurement, problem solving/ applications; probability and…

The purpose of this report is to summarize the results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Project's 1972-73 assessment of mathematics. Chapter 1 gives details concerning the sample and the data analysis procedures that were used. Each of the next six chapters focuses on results in one of the following major content areas: numbers…

This report explores the positive contributions of the minicalculator to basic education. The introduction to the report discusses the basic questions educators ask about the use of the minicalculator. The first section of the report briefly describes uses of the calculator in the classroom (as a time saver, for reinforcement, for motivation, as…

This bibliography provides information and brief annotations for 148 papers reporting research into the effectiveness of self-paced instruction in mathematics. The citations are organized into three major categories: research summaries (8 papers), studies comparing the effectiveness of self-paced programs with that of more traditional programs…

The ten papers in this document were developed for a meeting prepared for the Third International Congress on Mathematical Education. Each paper is concerned with research from 1970-1975 related to the mathematical learning process. The first paper describes projects conducted in England on both content and process learning. The second paper…

This document contains 15 papers concerned with mathematics teachers and teacher education. The introductory paper (in German) discusses trends and problems in mathematics teacher education curriculum reform. It is followed by 14 briefer responses from various participants in the conference on the topic; these are concerned with institutional…

After discussing the objectives and value of career education program, the author describes and lists career related mathematics units for elementary and secondary students. (SD)

After listing 20 ways in which mathematics instruction has been individualized in the past, the author discusses principles which should be used in evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs. He argues that individualization itself is neither good nor bad; programs must serve the educational needs of students. (SD)

Three worksheets provide activities which use numerical coding of events in American history, operations on the digits 1, 9, 7, and 6, anddetermination of number patterns. (SD)

Using the methods described, pattern representation of operations in modular systems can be developed. (SD)

The introduction of prime numbers in the intermediate grades should be handled with care or the concept will appear arbitrary, artificial, and unreal to the pupils. The approach suggested here is in the form of a game-like activity. A knowledge of multiplication and factors is a prerequisite. (BB)

Three worksheets dealing with number triangles are given. Exercises are designed to lead students to discover number patterns within the triangles. (MP)

This study estimated a component of within-school variance which has been overlooked in policy research studies and program evaluations performed to date: the effect on pupil performance of different teachers within a single school or program. Results indicated that teacher effects accounted for 30 to 40 percent of within-school variance. (Author/…

This eighth annual listing of research on mathematics education is organized alphabetically by author(s) within three categories: research summaries, journal-published reports, and dissertation abstracts. Grade or age level is indicated for each reference. Studies specific to mathematics are annotated. A general topics index is included. (MN)

Discusses the need for advanced mathematics training, particularly for minorities and females, in secondary schools as a necessary preparation for our increasingly technological society. (SL)