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Lesser, Lawrence M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Explores a birthday-related problem that asks about the probability of having people with the same birthday in a room. Utilizes spreadsheets to work on the problem and discusses related teaching issues. Contains 20 references. (ASK)
Descriptors: Calculus, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Probability

Lesser, Lawrence M. – Mathematics Teacher, 2000
Diversity can be introduced in algebra without needing extra time. Explores three opportunities to encounter and engage diversity: (1) history; (2) multiple representations; and (3) object concept of function. (ASK)
Descriptors: Algebra, Cultural Differences, Functions (Mathematics), History

Lesser, Lawrence M. – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Focuses mainly on a common example in technology-rich mathematics curricula, namely the line of best fit, followed by a discussion of two additional examples, interpolating polynomials and complete graphs. (ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Graphs, Mathematics Activities