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Soundoff: The Buying and Selling of Textbooks--Friend or Foe of the Curriculum?
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Denman, Theresa I. – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Describes that little evaluation is conducted by most textbook publishers. Suggestions for ensuring the availability of quality mathematics textbooks are given. (MNS)
Descriptors: Editorials, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Curriculum
The "Sumario Compendioso": The New World's First Mathematics Book.
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Gray, Shirley B.; Sandifer, C. Edward – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Describes some interesting features of the book "Sumario Compendioso," first written in North America so that others can use it to enrich their classes and forge links between mathematics and other subjects. (KHR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Arithmetic, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
A Different Look at Word Problems
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Rogers, Margaret Anne – Mathematics Teacher, 1975
The author has surveyed eight popular algebra texts in order to determine the extent of sex bias in the problem sets. Her findings, which show that, by and large, word problems embody the usual sex stereotypes, are described in detail. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Instructional Materials, Mathematics Materials, Problem Sets
Mathematics in the Age of Jane Austen: Essential Skills of 1800.
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Gray, S. I. B. – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Discusses textbooks from the 1800s for young ladies versus young men, for the youngest students, more advanced students, and university students. Regards these publications as furnishing a record of the skills thought to be essential at the turn of the previous century. (KHR)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Higher Education