Problems involving the relative positions of four soccer teams and possible point allocations for the teams are analyzed. (DT)

Some applications of the theory of games to competitive situations are examined by looking at several examples, including a military problem, a political problem, and a prisoner's dilemma. (MP)

Nine problem situations involving the use of random numbers are given. Topics include cooking, hunting, bacteria contamination, waiting lines, ransom walks, and branching. In addition to the problem situation, questions are suggested which can be used to extend the investigations. (LS)

The history of probability from ancient times is presented. The relationship between the mathematical and experimental definitions of probability are detailed. (MP)

The conference centered on three main threads: (1) learning and the choice of materials; (2) the return to arithmetic; (3) topics (applications, geometry, probability, computers). Capsule summaries of the papers read and the ensuing discussions are presented. (JP)

This paper describes a computer simulation of Buffon's needle problem. The problem considers the probability that a needle will cross a line when the needle is thrown in a random way onto the parallel lines a certain distance apart. The paper provides the algorithm and computer program. (YP)