This study shows that generally-held sexist attitudes may be partially responsible for the imbalance between girls and boys at the tertiary level in mathematics. In the first chapter, six criteria are listed for checking to see whether there is sexism. Chapter two reviews selected literature where research findings indicate that girls tend to…

This study investigated whether attitudes towards mathematics as exhibited by a group of preservice elementary teachers could be improved through remedial mathematics instruction. Previous studies have shown mathematics anxiety to be widespread among elementary school teachers, a population that is predominately female. Alleviating mathematics…

This study guide, designed for use at Oklahoma State University, contains lists of activities for students to perform based on the "mastery of learning" concept. The activities include readings, problems, self evaluations, and assessment tasks. The units included are: Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Trigonometric…

An alternative to the traditional lecture method for teaching mathematics to occupational/technical students has been developed at Paul D. Camp Community College in Virginia. Fundamental to the new system is the need for the student to see the relevance of his studies to his occupational goals, as seemingly irrelevant material presents a…

The University of Maine at Augusta uses an individualized video-taped mathematics instructional system to eliminate students' math weaknesses before they attempt college math. The course, "1 Mth Developmental Mathematics," is part of the Educational Assistance Program and teaches basic skills and concepts of arithmetic and algebra. The…

Costs and production requirements for developing "mainline," as distinguished from "adjunct" computer-assisted instruction (CAI), are discussed. "Mainline" programs are complete systems which teach an entire course, while "adjunct" programs supplement a regular course. Mainline CAI programs are expensive. A course equivalent to a three-credit…

Six areas of computer use in undergraduate education, particularly in the fields of mathematics and physics, are discussed in these proceedings. The areas included are: the computational mode; computer graphics; the simulation mode; analog computing; computer-assisted instruction; and the current politics and management of college level computer…

Presents the 17th annual listing of mathematics education research published by this journal. Lists references alphabetically by author within the three categories of research summaries, articles, and dissertations. Indexes appropriate references with an age or grade level. Annotates studies which focused on mathematics education. (TW)

Presents an easy-to-use Applesoft BASIC program that graphs rational functions and any asymptotes that the functions might have. Discusses the nature of rational functions, graphing them manually, employing a computer to graph rational functions, and describes how the program works. (TW)

This eighteenth annual listing of mathematics education research contains research summaries, articles, and dissertations listed alphabetically by author within each category. For each reference, the grade or age level is indicated. An index is included at the end to help readers locate studies on specified topics. (PK)

Because of the widespread use of microcomputers in Bulgaria, informatics education for all college students is considered both possible and necessary. Uses of microcomputers in various disciplines are described, including those in mathematics/mechanics, the experimental sciences, and humanities. Brief comments on computer-assisted-learning and…

This is a report on the 2000-2001 academic performance of Arizona community college students who are also Arizona high school graduates. The report provides information on the number of Arizona high school graduates enrolled in each community college during the academic year and the average grade point average (GPA) of these students in their…

The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC) is the voice of two-year college mathematics in the United States and Canada, and it has more than 40 affiliate organizations in the two countries. The organization is designed to promote professionalism among mathematics faculty at two-year colleges. This AMATYC publication…

This study focuses on one narrow segment of the electronic technology revolution--the utilization of the Internet in community college mathematics courses. The study's primary interest is in community college mathematics programs in New Jersey. Thus, it considers the general use of the Internet by the mathematics departments in New Jersey's…

Describes the Improving Access Through Technology (IATT) project conducted by the Florida Postsecondary Planning Commission which attempts to use technology to increase student access to courses, thereby decreasing time to degree. Identifies student difficulty with math and science courses as a primary cause of lengthening time to degree. (JDI)