A Survey of the Twentieth Century American Trends in Secondary Mathematics Education
Description:
This investigation of twentieth century trends in mathematics education includes the survey of existing literature and questionnaires conducted with retired and active Texas teachers. Historical events, trends in curriculum, instruction, learning theories, and contradictions of twenty-year periods are delineated. Questionnaire responses are tabulated along the same periods and vignettes of typical classrooms are drawn from the data.
Results of the survey show the impact of societal forces on m…
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Date:
May 1980
Creator:
Maloney, Letty Lynn
Partner:
UNT Libraries