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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1964
Page
6
Frederick County schools slowly implement the new math emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Superintendent Louise F. Thompson says the approach integrates algebra and geometry earlier, uses concrete materials, and guides discovery from concrete to abstract concepts with emphasis on patterns and place value.
Thurmont High School Choral Groups and Art Department present a spring program titled Of Music and Magic on May 33 and 15 at p.m. in the school auditorium. The exotic Near East setting features original plot elements inspired by Arabian Nights with Renaissance to modern musical selections.
The Thurmont High School honor roll for the third marking period is released by Principal Elmer K. Chandlee. Carolyn Fraley in section 124 earns straight A's. many students achieve B averages or higher across multiple sections and grades.
A reader and teacher laments memorization as the new math arrives. She urges teachers to study modern math documents and notes concerns from US Education officials about teachers grasping and teaching the advanced curriculum. The letter stresses long term goals and the need for ongoing teacher development.
The Frederick County Teachers Association Welfare Committee compiles a rental registry of rooms and homes for teachers new to the area. Mrs Nancy Greenwood of Walkersville oversees the effort with a May 15 deadline to be included.
The Reading Laboratory column explains when to take notes during thorough reading and why notes aid retention. It details writing notes in one’s own words, organizing with filing cards, and recording sources, with a promotion for ordering a full 26 article series for permanent reference.
William C Wheeler of West Ninth Street received the 1964 J Howard Brown award from the Maryland Branch of the American Society of Microbiology for contributions and devotion to promoting the science of microbiology. Cynthia Harris of Crow Rock Road Myersville was elected secretary of the University of Maryland Recreation Society for 1964 65. William C Johnson of Severna Park was elected president.
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