Reports on a study which sought to isolate physics topics perceived to be difficult and examine whether students' interest in mathematics had any significant relationship with the perceived difficulty. Concluded that students perceived more difficulty in mechanics, and a significant relationship existed between active interest in mathematics and…

Discusses various representations of a curve and the relationships between them. Describes mathematical exercises which use Logo to derive a turtle procedure for graphically representing a cycloid. Provides a proof of the trigonometric series formula to show equality. (RT)

This paper is concerned with the issues surrounding the mathematical education of traditionally oriented Aboriginal children. A wide-ranging review of the relevant literature is presented and discussed with a view to developing more effective educational procedures. The discussion is intended to be relevant to other culture-conflict educational…

Describes a mathematics course for 15- or 16-year-olds who lack confidence in themselves and their ability to succeed. The article presents a "picture" of how a small group of teachers have tried to apply some of the "new" methodologies and assessment techniques in the classroom. (PK)

This discussion paper stresses the validity and usefulness of a full range of assessment practices as an integral part of the learning and teaching of mathematics. (PK)

One of the areas in which the microcomputer excels is that of the very rapid addition of a sequence of numbers. Many problems in mathematics can be reduced to such an addition. Examples of problems and computer programs are included. (PK)

Advances the idea that performance errors should contribute positively to the process of learning. Argues that errors do not occur randomly and that instructional theory should not condemn errors, but seek them. (PK)

Presents the major findings identified by a commission that examined research issues in diagnostic and prescriptive mathematics. Addresses the diagnostic process with regard to curriculum, instruction, learners, teacher education, clinics, and the mathematics education community. (TW)

Describes the Approaching Algebra Numerically (AAN) Calculator as a computer-based simulation of a hand-held calculator designed with novice learners in mind. Includes a complete description of the calculator and suggests uses for the calculator, including exponentiation, order of operations, scientific notation, concept of variable, and problem…

Summarizes the results of a symposium of the National Research Council on the state of research knowledge on teacher quality. Identifies four areas where additional research is needed. (TW)

Techniques for estimating pi using the microcomputer are demonstrated. Four BASIC programs, coded from pi generating formulas, are compared for efficiency. (PK)

Describes a model for adapting the construction of teacher-made mathematics tests for mildly handicapped students including the educable mentally retarded, the emotionally handicapped, and the learning disabled, to the mainstreamed classroom. (PK)

Includes patterns for and a brief discussion of the polyhedra: octahedron, tetrahedron, dodecahedron, cuboid, prism, and star. (PK)

Discusses whether or not the teaching of mathematics in schools makes assumptions about culture. (PK)

Reviews of the courseware "Discovery! Experiences with Scientific Reasoning" and "Guess My Rule" are given. Discusses the accompanying manuals, the relative ease of use, and content of the programs. (PK)