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Parsons, Tony – Mathematics Teaching, 1974
Goals and objectives underlying mathematics instruction are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Modern Mathematics
Hunkler, Richard; Heatherly, Henry – Mathematics Teaching, 1970
Descriptors: Algebra, College Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematical Concepts
Thornton, E. B. C. – Mathematics Teaching, 1970
Descriptors: Algebra, Graphs, Instruction, Mathematics
Glaymann, Maurice – Mathematics Teaching, 1971
Descriptors: Algebra, Mathematics, Modern Mathematics, Number Concepts
Anderson, Johnston A. – Mathematics Teaching, 1973
The distance between two points in the plane defined as the distance traveled from one point to the other by moving parallel to the coordinate axis is called the Manhattan metric. Resulting geometric figures based on this measure are discussed. (JP)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Instruction, Mathematics Education, Measurement
Stephens, Jo – Mathematics Teaching, 1971
Describes problem areas which confront mathematics educators: how objectives have changed, the need for practical applications, teaching for examinations, changes in content, use of instructional materials, and public relations. (RS)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Sturgess, David – Mathematics Teaching, 1971
An anecdote shows why children studying mathematics should be given freedom to explore, generalize, classify, and originate proofs. (RS)
Descriptors: Creativity, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematics Education
Sherlock, Alan; Brand, Timothy – Mathematics Teaching, 1972
Descriptors: Diagrams, Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Instructional Materials
Fielker, David S. – Mathematics Teaching, 1977
The issues of basic skills and modern mathematics, standards, teachers' qualifications, and core curriculum are discussed. (DT)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum, Editorials, Elementary School Mathematics
Dunning-Davies, J. – Mathematics Teaching, 1975
The author discusses the impact of recent changes in the mathematics curriculum. He concludes that some changes were improvements, but there is a need for greater emphasis on traditional skills. (SD)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education