A survey of 183 Latino family members of students with visual impairments found that although family members expressed positive attitudes toward schools and teachers and believed that families need to be involved, they were not as positive about their ability to help their children in reading and math. (Author/CR)

Examines the mathematics competency of teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students as a factor in these students' poor performance. Analysis of a survey of teachers of the hearing impaired and administrators indicates insufficient mathematics preparation of teachers, particularly those at the high school level. Suggestions for improving…

Explores consequences of taking or not taking "A" level mathematics in British secondary schools, using a followup study of students who took "A" levels in 1988. "A" level mathematics takers were in high "pulling power" universities and had higher salary expectations than those taking "A" level…

Presents a computer-mediated discourse on the Pythagorean equation in a university classroom of preservice and inservice teachers. Shows how the use of a spreadsheet as a two-dimensional modeling tool enables students to conjecture the general solution to the Pythagorean equation. Argues that a computational approach to the ancient problem…

Describes the development and implementation of real-world simulations in the classroom by Southwest Virginia Community College instructors in a Mathematics for Allied Health course. States that real-world simulations provide an avenue for active, contextual learning in what was a traditional classroom. Contains 11 references. (VWC)

Describes the attempts of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to answer the question of whether today's students learning mathematics are prepared for the 21st century. Discusses the release of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study to help analyze how mathematics is taught around the world, and reviews successful…

Describes the use of experiential learning activities in a first grade classroom composed of learners at several levels, including some with learning disabilities and some with special speech and language needs. Presents learning activities to integrate mathematics with developmentally appropriate process writing, including a birthday graph, dice…

Investigates how mathematics is taught in the primary grades when the language of instruction is a second language for all or most learners by comparing the language use in four lessons in Montreal (Canada) and Zimbabwe schools. Reveals that effective educators know that good teaching requires a focus on both language and subject content. (CMK)

A study evaluating Dutch elementary students by IQ, socioeconomic status, math and language test scores, and expected and actual school recommendations found that pupil scores in high-effective schools are almost 12 points higher than those in low-effective schools. Higher SES and IQ meant higher teacher recommendations. (Contains 21 references.)…

Presents an interview with George Nelson, former astronaut and director of Project 2061 at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Nelson discusses his interest in science and math education, and future challenges for educators. (WRM)

Analyzes the influence of calculus performance on choosing a mathematics, science, or engineering (MSE) major, noting the role of diverse students' participation in the Emerging Scholars Program (ESP), which helps strengthen calculus performance and encourage persistence in MSE. Findings suggest that ESP students earn higher calculus grades than…

Describes a set of three books on adapting instructional materials for use with special needs students. The books address: (1) an overview of curricular adaptations; (2) adaptation of reading and math materials for kindergarten through grade 5; and (3) adaptation of language arts, social studies, and science materials for grades 6 through 8. (DB)

This literature review pays particular attention to research that: (1) focuses on gender differences in mathematics and science achievement; and (2) offers implications for middle school educators addressing young adolescents' gender-specific needs. The review offers a list of recommendations for middle school educators based on the research. (EV)

Unique associations between three families of mathematical knowledge and individual differences in the mathematics skills of 103 seventh and eighth graders were studied. Conceptual and procedural knowledge adequately explained individual differences in fraction solving and problem set-up accuracy, but only conceptual knowledge adequately expressed…

Investigated whether modeling the instructional strategy of mathematics discourse by a university professor during a mathematics methods course would influence preservice teachers' knowledge and understanding of mathematical discourse as an instructional strategy. Data from preservice teachers' journals suggested the potential for positive…