The following ideas are presented: (1) an approach to exploring some of the patterns of prime numbers as a junior high activity; and (2) an informal introduction to continuity functions that uses pictures to represent simple physical situations, with suggestions for follow-up exercises. (MP)

The material provides secondary students with opportunities to count deductively, collect data, look for patterns, check and modify patterns after obtaining further data, establish patterns, and check validity. Worksheet masters suitable for classroom duplication are included. Students should have certain prior experience with models of regular…

The recent White House reviews of science and engineering education suggest that sagging science and mathematics standards in American classrooms are a liability to industrial performance and international performance. (MP)

A framework for a computer literacy module is detailed, through a description of one that has evolved in schools in Fairport, New York. It is noted that the availability of computer-literacy instructional materials is increasing substantially, but a specific curriculum is sorely lacking. (MP)

Five characteristics of teacher presage variables were studied: qualification, experience, knowledge of the subject, personality, and attitude toward teaching. The notion that certain types of teachers might be more effective in teaching certain types of students or certain types of subject matter is pursued. (CE)

What often catches student interest and provides needed motivation for learning is the remarkable patterns and unexpected, interesting ideas that fill mathematics. It is felt mathematics should be taught as an enchanting and multifaceted art as well as a tool and a science. (MP)

The experience of a mathematics teacher in a school system as it established a computer science course is reviewed. (MP)

The comprehensive restructuring of courses and assessment policy in Karingal High School, Frankston, Victoria is reviewed. The report details the problem, the new structure, implementation, retakes, personal decisions, and the advantages and disadvantages of the system. (MP)

This report informs mathematics teachers about the activities in science for pupils aged 11 to 16 years that utilize ratio and proportion. Some suggestions for pupil activities follow for both mathematics and science instructors. (MP)

Summarizes the history and issues behind a decision by the Department of Education of Ireland to officially include computer studies as an optional component of the school mathematics curriculum. Describes current use of microcomputers. (DC)

Common mathematical errors of pupils as identified by the Concepts in Secondary Mathematics and Science Project are identified and traced to the use of methods invented by students rather than formally taught methods. (MP)

Suggests several ways to humanize middle school mathematics: telling anecdotes about famous mathematicians, capitalizing on student insights, taking the fear out of making mistakes, and using a variety of learning experiences. (Author/SJL)

Mathematical problems associated with computing the proper apportionment of Representatives to the United States Congress are reviewed. (MP)

A one-day conference for guidance counselors entitled Math Opens Doors Everywhere (MODE), an outgrowth of the Mathematical Association of Americas' Women and Mathematics (WAM) lecture program is described. In addition to describing technical concerns of the conference, observations and suggestions are given. (MK)

The Logic Box, a mathematics laboratory device, is described. Students can solve simple problems, then go on and design moderately complex digital logic circuits in the program presented. (MP)