The material opens with a brief history of mathematics competitions in China. Translations of the problems that made up the two 1979 contest papers used are provided. The first set emphasized basic knowledge and degree of mastery, the second set emphasized application of knowledge and analysis of problems. (MP)

A method for finding the complex roots of a graph is detailed. A conjecture is made regarding the nature of zero points of fourth-degree polynomial functions, but it is not proven in general. Mathematical induction is viewed as a promising tool to prove the conjecture that turned out unproductive. (MP)

A contest for general mathematics students is briefly described. It includes tests, congratulatory letters, and face-to-face competition. (MP)

This investigation concerns student understanding of the concept of gradient. Six items are discussed from a series of tests constructed for Technical Education Council (TEC) qualification. It is concluded that confusion exists, and a summary of apparent student difficulties is presented. (MP)

A teacher presents the case for organizing a mathematics club and outlines the procedures for doing so. (MK)

A college mathematics education teacher relates the experiences gained from returning to high school teaching for a year. (JMF)

Aspects of teaching concepts of periodicity using special applications of nonperiodic functions are presented. (MP)

A "lab method" for solving quadratic equations is presented. Suggestions for applying the method in the classroom are given. (MK)

This article examines methods of solution, including a computer program, of a well-known puzzle. (MK)

A classroom game patterned after "Hollywood Squares" is described as a way to disguise drill on basic skills and provide an incentive for doing homework. (MP)

Topics covered are: a game to provide drill with linear equations; the relationship between area and perimeter in a triangle; a new form for factoring polynomials; and a technique for graphing inverse functions. (MP)

An approach used in teaching design errors in questionnaires is described. The unit analyzes two questionnaires that are biased in opposite ways. (MP)