The roles of skills and meaning in mathematics are discussed, with concern expressed over the little time spent on developing understanding. Approaches to proportion are described, levels of meaning are proposed, and proportion as a unifying idea for geometry are among the topics discussed. (MNS)

The aim of this article is to provide a conceptual picture of a "Mathematics and Society" curriculum. Examples of such curricula are described, along with discussion of ethnomathematics and self-generated mathematics, the social institution of mathematics, critical thinking and conscientization, and policy issues. (MNS)

Described are two kinds of mathematical communications. Discusses how language is used to communicate mathematics, especially as it relates to the triangle formed by writer, text, and reader. (PK)

Suggests that it is possible to apply the principles of literary criticism to the mathematical text. Discussed are the areas of rhetoric, metaphor, and metonymy. (PK)

The constructivist perspective, which holds that children's learning of subject matter is an interaction between what they are taught and what they bring to a learning situation, could be used to improve mathematics teacher education. (PK)

Some concrete examples of the use of historical materials in developing certain topics from precalculus and calculus are presented. Ideas which can be introduced with a reformulated curriculum are discussed in five areas: algorithms, combinatorics, logarithms, trigonometry, and mathematical models. (MNS)

The impact and role of social needs, including computer technology, on the secondary school mathematics curriculum are considered. Their role in the American curriculum, mathematical applications, institutionalized needs, and alternatives are discussed. (MNS)

Principles on which the teaching of mathematics is based are discussed. Sections concern the skill principle, the curriculum principle, and learning strategy, with many classroom illustrations. (MNS)

The first 12 volumes of "The Mathematics Teacher" were examined to determine the extent to which societal changes regarding women were reflected in mathematics education. Evidence on the extent of participation by women and attitudes concerning differences between boys and girls in learning mathematics are presented. (MNS)

The focus is on aspects of learning and teaching mathematics in which the "distance" between the mother tongue of the learner and the language which dictated the design of the curriculum plays a major role. Illustrations concern students in Botswana. (MNS)

Historical issues concerning the role of mathematics in the school curriculum are considered, with numerous examples illustrating varying emphases. (MNS)

The need for improving the dialog between teacher and student is promoted as an important step towards improving the mathematics curriculum. (MP)

Shares perspectives on the history and current status of ethnomathematics. Speculates as to whether this field is revisionist and discusses the features of ethnomathematics that distinguish it from mathematics. (DDR)

Presents the text of a message sent to Susan Gerofsky by Robert Thomas after reading her article on a linguistic and narrative view of word problems in mathematics education. Gerofsky's response is also included. (DDR)

Outlines the history of the mathematics curricula provided to Palestinians under four different governmental systems. Provides details of curriculum development activities and speculates about the reasons for little or no change in approach to mathematics education over time. (DDR)