Presents an activity that explores the completion of squares from the geometric point of view. (ASK)

Presents the Newton-Raphson algorithm, which is an iterative way of finding the root of an equation f(x)=0. (ASK)

Presents a problem and its solution on generating the complete set of triples of given sides of a triangle. Determines that students who work through the problem stand to learn a great deal more than just which particular triangles fit the given requirements. (ASK)

Presents two games that provide practice with equivalent fractions, that were produced at three levels of difficulty, Level 1 being the simplest. Also describes another game for practice in solving simple linear equations. Appendices contain examples of materials used in the games. (ASK)