Among the great challenges posed to democracy today is the use of technology, data, and automated systems in ways that threaten the rights of the American public. Too often, these tools are used to limit our opportunities and prevent our access to critical resources or services. These problems are well documented. In America and around the world,…

"The Handbook of Latent Semantic Analysis" is the authoritative reference for the theory behind Latent Semantic Analysis (LSA), a burgeoning mathematical method used to analyze how words make meaning, with the desired outcome to program machines to understand human commands via natural language rather than strict programming protocols.…

An algorithm or decision chart is presented which provides basic decision steps to help management decide what data should be collected to derive valid and correct objectives, and to determine what levels of objectives will be selected relative to products, outputs, or outcomes of an organization. (MBR)

Facts are given about the ninth-century Arab mathematician Al-Khwarizmi, from whose name the word algorithm is derived. His influence on algebra and arithmetic are discussed. (MNS)

How to use the electronic spreadsheet (e.g., VisiCalc) creatively is discussed, with computer printouts for a number of algorithms. (MNS)

A generalized method of synthetic division where the divisor polynomial may be of any degree equal to or larger than 1, and the dividend polynomial may be of equal or larger degree than the divisor polynomial and a generalization of the familiar remainder theorem, are presented. (Author/MK)

This is the teacher's guide and commentary for the SMSG textbook Algorithms, Computation and Mathematics (Algol Supplement). This teacher's commentary provides background information for the teacher, suggestions for activities found in the student's Algol Supplement, and answers to exercises and activities. The course is designed for high school…

This is the teacher's guide and commentary for the SMSG textbook Algorithms, Computation, and Mathematics (Fortran Supplement). The teacher's commentary provides background information for the teacher, suggestions for activities found in the Fortran Supplement, and answers for exercises and activities. The course is designed for high school…

Network Analysis is an observational system focusing on the relationships of individuals within a system--their subgroups, their leaders, and the frequency of their communications. The strength of relationships can be measured by examining the incidence and duration of intercommunications. Using data accumulated by questioning each member of the…

A symposium with four major presentations centering on the topic of computer-based information retrieval. Also highlighted are several features of the Wisconsin Information System for Education (WISE-ONE) and the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. The first paper in the series discusses the development, current capabilities…

The Euclidean algorithm for finding the greatest common divisor is presented. (MNS)

Two alternatives are given to the decomposition and equal addition subtraction algorithms. (MK)

An algorithm for multiplying natural numbers is described. The algorithm provides a chance for some unusual drill and might serve as an enrichment topic. (MK)

Suggestions for teaching the concept of division by zero are given. (MK)

The author feels teaching division of fractions is worthwhile because it will help students understand other algorithms. (MK)