This study examined preservice teachers' mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics teaching efficacy and compared them to their mathematical performance. Participants included 89 early childhood preservice teachers at a Midwestern university. Instruments included the Mathematics Self-Efficacy Scale (MSES), Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Beliefs…

The necessity for inferring and predicting in everyday life is discussed. Eight activities, ranging from sixth- to twelfth-grade levels, are suggested. (MK)

No significant gains in scores of Blacks after integration were found, but scores for White students showed significant gains. White scores were significantly higher than Black scores in both cases. (MP)

An adjustment period in the transition from group instruction to individualized approaches is suggested as partly contributing to the decline in achievement scores in mathematics. (MP)

Eight kinds of estimation activities are described and discussed. Nine activities which range from kindergarten to twelfth-grade level are suggested. (MK)

The purpose of this study was to determine what degree of interrelationships existed at the beginning and end of the school year among rank orders of various factors. Results found no significant correlations among sixth grade students' attitudes towards taking mathematics and the variables: general ability, achievement, or teacher's perceptions.…

Described is science education's role in the back to the basics movement. Science education is described as providing opportunities for the development of (1) logical structures, (2) the understanding of the scientific processes, and (3) the development of creative problem solving techniques. (Author/DS)

Games and laboratory experiences which can be used to help build basic skills are described. (SD)

The arithmetic portion of the Tennessee Eighth Grade Basic Skills Test is examined. A stratified sample of elementary teachers in Tennessee was used in the investigation. Data available suggest that unsatisfactory scores obtained by some students on the test do not come from teachers' failures to teach the subject. (MP)

Relationships between socioeconomic status and proficiency at enquiry skills important in science education are explored. The relationships are found to be sufficiently strong to cause concern among science teachers. It is noted enquiry skills can be taught and suggests that teachers do so for pupils with low proficiency. (MP)

Results of this study, done with underachieving ninth graders, indicate that flow charting as a structure for basic skills instruction can be considered as effective as the traditional approach. (MK)

The article discusses observing and quantifying as basic skills, presents a model for dealing with problems, and suggests seven activities which range from kindergarten to twelfth-grade level. (MK)

Graphs and charts are discussed in terms of levels of applications and skills necessary for effective use. Five activities, most appropriate for upper-elementary or junior high students, are suggested. (MK)

A method of teaching computation of fractions with visual aids is described. (SD)

The history of mathematics curriculum revision since 1900 is described, the present day school mathematics situation is analyzed, and suggestions for a two-track mathematics program are given. (DT)