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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Choices and Challenges.
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Burrill, Gail – Mathematics Teacher, 1997
Argues that mathematics educators face a new set of challenges and choices as society becomes more information-based and demands a higher level of mathematical literacy. Compares the mathematical content of eighth-grade lessons across different countries. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Comparative Education, Comparative Testing, Educational Change
Summary of the Report of NCTM-MAA Task Force on the Mathematics Curriculum for Grades 11-13.
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Lichtenberg, Donovan R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1988
Reports 17 recommendations that focus primarily on curriculum in grades 11-13 for students who take a four-year college-preparatory program. Appropriate curricular patterns for students who are intending to pursue careers that depend on mathematics are indicated. (PK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Calculus, College Mathematics
The Impact of Computing Technology on School Mathematics: Report of an NCTM Conference.
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Corbitt, Mary Kay, Ed. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
The outcomes of a conference on computing in school mathematics, held in March 1984, are summarized. Recommendations on curriculum, instruction, and teacher education are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Calculators, Computers, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education