The bilingual dictionary has been adapted from a dictionary originally developed by Teresa Kow and Euphine Cheung in New York to assist Chinese students in their understanding of mathematics vocabulary and concepts in English. A total of 204 terms and definitions are provided in English with Chinese translations directly below the entries. Each…

Each publication in the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC) Focus series presents a small selection of the Clearinghouse collection focused on a topic of particular interest to mathematics and science teachers. In addition to meeting general requirements for inclusion in the ENC collection, curriculum materials in the Focus series are:…

The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education (ENC) helps teachers by offering a broad assortment of services that enable them to quickly locate educational resources. This document is one in a series of print catalogs designed to give educators information about curriculum resources available for teaching math and…

The dates of birth and dealth of famous mathematicians and their major contributions to mathematics are described. Over 120 mathematicians are included. Six references are listed. (YP)

This selection catalog includes broad classifications of the materials adopted for statewide use in California, and descriptions of their chief characteristics and approaches. It is not intended to be considered a substitute for careful examination of these materials, but can only help limit the number of materials school district personnel will…

Presented is a 1981 revision of a pamphlet first published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in 1959. The primary purpose of this pamphlet is to provide a comprehensive listing of mathematics tests available that may assist educators in meeting their evaluation needs. Tests covering mathematics from primary school through…

"Learning" magazine evaluated computer software marketed in 1982 for: (1) accuracy of content; (2) quality of instructional design; (3) audience suitability; (4) creative use of technology; and (5) value of instructional information. Judging included field-tests with students. Award-winning products are listed by subject area, along with other…

This resource guide is designed to assist educators by identifying materials that will develop the skills tested on the mathematics section of the New Jersey High School Proficiency Test (HSPT). Major sections included are: (1) "Introduction" (describing background information on the HSPT and format of this guide); (2) "Mathematics…

Exemplary teaching aids--games, workbooks, student and teacher resource books, reading materials, and records--are recommended by subject area and grade level. Materials include an ice cream cone game for mathematics, a "Life Skills Reading" book on telephone usage, a "Dictionary of Recent American History," and many other items. (PP)

The catalog presents annotations for over 800 multimedia resources to be used in resource rooms for learning disabled students. The resources are organized according to the following topics: reading, math, language arts, science, social studies, economics, vocational education, study skills, affective domain, games, professional materials, tests,…

The catalog, a supplement to the Fifth Edition, presents annotations for approximately 120 multimedia resources to be used in resource and content area classrooms for learning disabled students in grades 7 through 12. Resources are organized according to the topics of reading, math, language arts, science, social studies, career and vocational…

This document is a quarterly report of the Educational Products Information Exchange (EPIE) Institute, a not-for-profit, consumer-supported agency. This issue is divided into two major sections, Microcomputer Courseware and Microprocessor Games. The first major section is divided into two parts. Part 1, Defining Effective Microcomputer Courseware…

This catalog describes 38 successful mathematics education programs in six states. In each program the site, content focus, grade level, program description, and address for contact are provided. Summary tables are organized by content focus; grade level; and by achievement level of students targeted by programs including special, remedial,…

Specific programs and software resources are described in this report on function plotters to be used in secondary mathematics instruction. Products are entered in alphabetical order and the following information is provided for each package included: (1) producer; (2) hardware needed; (3) required peripherals; (4) grade level; (5) price; (6)…