Offers a few examples of the ease with which science, mathematics, and technology can converge. Illustrates some of the potential of Calculator-Based Laboratory (CBL) and Calculator-Based Ranger (CBR) to study mathematics. (ASK)

Presents an activity in which students study statistical concepts using data from Super Bowl games. (ASK)

Introduces a place of mathematics using a town called Amiens and its Cathedral whose overall floor plan was based on the Greek cross using proportions matching that of the ideal human body, the figures in the shape of an octagram or star octagon, and the symbols in the design. (ASK)

Presents discovery mathematics activities involving sporting equipment. (ASK)

Describes the Six Circle problem which consists of the numbers 1-6, six circles, and asks whether it is possible to put the numbers in the circles--which are configured in a triangle--so that the sums of the three numbers on either side are the same. (NB)

This document describes a game that provides students with practice in recognizing the point symmetry of designs. It contains information on the objective of the game, game preparation, and rules for playing. Play cards are included (four to a page). (ASK)

Presents an historical lesson on the development of numbers and the special characteristics of zero. Includes activity sheets designed to help students focus their attention on the value of numerals including zero, place value, and operation with zero. (KHR)

Provides an illustrated presentation of tilings to argue that there is a positive relationship between the abstract structure of mathematics and the sensory reality of the world in which we live and move. Contains 12 references. (ASK)

Presents a student description of the Cape of Good Hope project in which pairs of students designed capes and cloaks out of garbage bags for a fashion show. (ASK)

Describes a statistics project that focuses on communicating conclusions and understanding implicit assumptions that may affect conclusions based on the information. (Author/ASK)

Outlines the embedded mathematics in which important but hidden calculations are being done for communications in commerce. Explains two key concepts, error detecting codes and error correcting codes. Illustrates these ideas using two familiar examples, barcodes and ISBN numbers. (ASK)

Presents an activity in which students study geometrically the structure of tiling in a cafe in Bristol. (ASK)

Provides classroom examples of the pervasive influence of the history of mathematics in the school curriculum at all levels. (Contains 25 references.) (ASK)

Discusses the mathematical features of the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Describes measuring latitude and longitude, pendulum clocks, telling time, and chronometers. (ASK)

Presents an activity that uses combinations of Cuisenaire rods of length one or two to make various lengths and trains. (ASK)