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International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology

1975 Volume 6, Number 2

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 9

  1. 'New Mathematics' and Teaching

    Robert Vallee

    Mathematical processes involve both rigorous logical thinking and creativity. The difficulty with the new math seems to lie with its apparent reliance on logic alone. It is important to stress... More

    pp. 141-144

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  2. Vectors and Geometry or the Stage for the Action

    J Astin

    pp. 145-149

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  3. Teaching of Statistics at the Secondary Level: An Interdisciplinary Approach

    C Radhakrishna Rao

    A syllabus is proposed for a course in statistics at the secondary level. Brief comments are given on each topic, indicating how they may be presented to students. The overall approach to teaching ... More

    pp. 151-162

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  4. Behaviourism: The Bane of School Mathematics

    Theodore A. Eisenberg

    The behavioristic approach to education is appropriate only to areas of skill development. To design mathematics curricula from the point of view of behaviorism is to miss the essence of... More

    pp. 163-171

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  5. Mathematical Words We Use

    Irvin K. Burbank

    Ten terms which are used both in mathematics and in psychology are discussed. The similarities and dissimilarities in usage within the two fields are analyzed. Other terms common to both fields are... More

    pp. 173-179

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  6. An Enquiry Into Adverse Attitudes Towards Advanced Level Mathematics

    Jack Selkirk

    The adverse attitudes of many students in advanced mathematics courses were explored. Results indicated students felt the gap between regular and advanced courses was too great, and that students... More

    pp. 181-186

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  7. Matrix Strategies in Heuristics

    E Wittmann

    In this paper the mathematical structures of Bourbaki, the Piagetian developmental structures, and Polya's heuristic structures are compared. (SD) More

    pp. 187-198

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  8. Old and New Challenges to Applied Mathematics

    D W. Sida

    pp. 205-210

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  9. A Rationale for Relating Test Scores to Objectives

    D C. Godwin & A G. Shannon

    The educational and statistical validity of grading schemes is often open to question when multiple evaluation techniques are used. A method of scaling is proposed and discussed in relation to... More

    pp. 231-237

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