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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

1979 Volume 10, Number 4

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 5

  1. Mathematical Attitudes and Semantic Differentials

    A G. Shannon

    The semantic differential--one approach to attitude measurement--basically records a combination of a person's associations with a particular concept with a scaling procedure. This paper considers ... More

    pp. 497-507

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  2. The Interaction between Spatial Visualization Abilities and the Use of Manipulative Materials in the Enactive and Iconic Modes for Preservice Elementary Teachers

    Phillip M. Eastman & Jeffrey C. Barnett

    This study was designed to determine if the use of manipulative aids facilitated learning of mathematical concepts and skills by preservice elementary teachers. Results suggest that demonstration... More

    pp. 517-24

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  3. History of Mathematics and Its Relation to Mathematical Education

    Fung-Kit Siu & Man-Keung Siu

    This article elaborates on the following aspects of the role played by the history of mathematics in mathematical education: (1) content of curriculum, (2) standard of rigour, (3) interrelation... More

    pp. 561-67

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  4. Mathematics as Responsive Tertiary Education Concerned with the Needs of the Students of the Subject

    Megan Clark

    Reasons for changing the mode of teaching undergraduate mathematics are discussed. A description is given of the mathematics program as it has evolved at Victoria University of Wellington, New... More

    pp. 581-85

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  5. Placement of the First Calculus Course

    Diane M. Spresser

    The issue of whether to teach calculus in the secondary school is discussed in a historical context and related empirical studies are reviewed. (MK) More

    pp. 593-600

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