Implementing ‘modern math’ in Iceland – : Informing parents and the public

Abstract

‘Modern math’ was implemented in Icelandic schools at all levels in the 1960s. It was introduced to parents at meetings and by media articles, interviews and a television programme in 17 episodes. It is argued that the information was presented by unrealistic convictions of the quality of the ‘modern math’ programme, that the timing of the presentations was not optimal, and that more information was needed when the programme had reached the majority of pupils at the primary level.