In this study, twenty-eight prospective teachers enrolled in a mathematics course participated in regular writing activities in reflective notebooks. Students' writings and data collected from interviews and surveys were used to analyze the effects of the notebooks on students' perceptions of their learning and mathematics anxiety. Students…

Summarizes several findings from review studies conducted on students' attitudes to mathematics. Suggests the methods to improve students' attitudes. Lists 26 references. (YP)

This study reports that artistic and social vocational-personality characteristics are associated with greater anxiety and less involvement or success in mathematics and computer courses. A concept of population variability in computer anxiety which is associated with individual differences in vocational personality is supported. (MVL)

Elementary school teachers (N=230) in Kentucky were surveyed to determine the relationship between math anxiety and sex, career inhibition, type and recency of training. Results indicated a significant relationship between math anxiety and career inhibition and type of training. No relationship was found with sex and recency of training.…

Since its inception, Project Mathematics Anxiety Reduction Training (Project MART) has assisted community college students enrolled in career programs attain sufficient skill and confidence in mathematics so as not to limit their occupational options. Given the realities of the community college, MART has attempted to inform faculty about the role…

Reports on a study that was designed to investigate possible effects of inservice instruction (BASIC and LOGO/PILOT) on teachers' mathematical anxiety. Results indicated that teachers enrolled in BASIC programing courses manifested more mathematics anxiety after the course than those who were enrolled in a LOGO/PILOT course. (ML)

The "Standards" of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) were established as a broad framework to guide reform in school mathematics, not as a specific curriculum. Whether the implementation of the NCTM standards in classrooms has a relationship to student anxiety about mathematics was studied. Student levels of…

This study was conducted in the school district of Asbury Park, New Jersey, and was designed to determine the attitudes of students and teachers towards sex-role stereotyping in career preferences which employ mathematical skills. Control and experimental classes of students in grades three through eight were selected. Pretests were given to both…

This study focused on anxiety, both math and situational, and its relationship to teaching performance. Preservice elementary teachers were given a methods course on teaching mathematics and, after five weeks, were assigned a group of children to instruct twice a week. A positive correlation was found between performance in teaching math and…

Designed as an avenue of communication for mathematics educators concerned with the views, ideas, and experiences of two-year college students and teachers, this journal contains articles on mathematics exposition and education and regular features presenting book and software reviews, classroom activities, instructor experiences, and math…

Presented is a discussion on the negative attitudes of elementary school teachers toward mathematics and some of the research done in this area. Results of an attitudinal questionnaire, given to 120 perspective elementary teachers, are also presented. Fifty-three females and 8 males responded that they liked mathematics, while 55 females and 4…

Reports a correlational study to determine whether teacher's mathematics anxiety might inhibit the introduction of more problem solving and abstraction in elementary schools to enable more ninth graders to enroll in algebra. Correlations on 19 variables for 116 teachers indicated that anxiety decreased with increased mathematics content studied…

This paper summarizes a formative evaluation of a developmental project designed to maximize the potential use of computers in mathematics instruction through the use of volunteers. The project was conducted using a 7th-grade class at an intermediate school in Utah. Data were analyzed for 12 students in a special class for students not having the…

This is the narrative report of a project (begun in 1985) undertaken to promote quality mathematics instruction in the nonpublic, religion-oriented elementary schools in New York City. The major goals of the project for the 1988-89 year were to involve nonpublic schools (NPS) teacher representatives in the planning and creation of staff…

Alaska's sex equity law requires school districts to establish written procedures for: (1) the biennial training of certificated personnel in the recognition of sex bias in instructional materials and in instructional techniques which may be used to overcome the effects of sex bias; (2) the biennial training of guidance and counseling staff in the…