Introduces problems on rhombuses and dodecagons and their solutions. Emphasizes the angles and symmetric features of these geometric figures. (ASK)

Presents three activities on quadratic relationships, their graphs, and their formulas. (ASK)

Presents a common knowledge puzzle in which it becomes possible to reason about other people's responses to the puzzle. (ASK)

Presents four activities in which students cut out and assemble pieces to create Celtic designs. (ASK)

Discusses the tessellation with circles and presents mathematics activities on tessellations with circles. (ASK)

Presents an activity that projects Easter dates into the distant future by using the Gregorian calendar. (ASK)

Discusses the effects on healing of attitude, positive thinking, and affirmations. Presents a mathematical example of hypothesis testing. Results point to the desirability of discussing such ideas with students to emphasize that the use of hypothesis testing is not simply a mechanical procedure. (ASK)

Presents a mathematical analysis of the game "twenty-four points" that aims to apply arithmetic operations on the four numbers to reach a specific number. This game can improve children's ability to do mental arithmetic. (ASK)

Presents a mathematics activity in which equal areas and volumes are focused upon when sharing a circular pie. (ASK)

Introduces the use of the game Battleship to study the system of equations and the distance formula. (ASK)

Decribes a variation on Bingo that provides a non-routine probability investigation through which students develop concepts of chance. (Author/CCM)

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