Mathematics has become increasingly important in this technological age. That is why it is even more important for children to learn mathematics at home as well as in school. This second edition of Helping Your Children Learn Math is for parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade. It has been revised to include a variety of activities…

The history of education is made up in part of accounts of various subjects which have developed into courses of study. Mathematics of some kind has always been included in such courses. In the American colonies, arithmetic was an important subject for practical reasons. It was needed for trade and commerce. Sailing vessels plying between Europe…

On the basis of the findings it would appear that mathematics instructors should consider seriously the use of Structure-of-Intellect factor tests for selection and placement of students. (Authors)

Focuses on modifying personalized systems of instruction (PSI) by using competency unit testing instead of mastery testing. The algebra service courses at the University of Arizona are described. Includes data on student achievement. (MNS)

People are noted as intrigued for centuries by interplay between algebra and geometry with many important advances viewed to have come down through some sort of linking of the two. Examples are given of advantages to learning and discovery that can be found in an investigative approach combining them. (Author/MP)

Five problems are given which are designed to challenge gifted students while giving them opportunities to use algebraic concepts. Solutions are provided. (MNS)

Analogies between topics in algebra and in arithmetic are noted. It is suggested that algebra teachers should consider how to take advantage of student backgrounds in arithmetic by exploiting these analogies. (MP)

The subtraction ideas presented are designed for elementary and junior high school children, yet are felt to be flexible enough to offer some challenge for high school students, particularly in algebra. (MP)

An approach to the instruction of maxima and minima problems that works with tools of geometry and algebra is presented. The focus is on a classic pie-cutting problem, which is viewed as an interesting and instructive task that is an excellent application of transformation geometry. (MP)

Describes a study which explores the feasibility of implementing a "didactical shadow" seminar in abstract algebra. Includes the effect of the seminar on prospective secondary mathematics teachers' (N=17) attitudes and on their understanding of concepts and principles of abstract algebra and algebra of the real number system. (DS)

Some methods of proof of traditional algebra problems using geometric methods are explored. The techniques used come from the original Greek approaches to these mathematical questions. (MP)

The development of the new mathematics curriculum of the late 1950s is examined in light of current calls for changes in the instructional program. Thoughtful, imaginative reform that offers radically new models of approach to teaching mathematics is called for. (MP)

Worksheets for duplication are provided for this activity designed for students in grades 6-10. The objective of the activity is to have students discover generalizations about the patterns formed. (MK)