Discusses flaws in the Apple IIe Applesoft random number generator, RND, and reports results of frequency and serial correlation tests of the generator. Suggestions of seeds that yield sequences of numbers which pass fundamental screening tests for randomness are presented. (Author/LRW)

Twelve problems which can be proved by the "mailbox principle" are stated and discussed. (DT)

The history of the development of logarithms is traced. (DT)

Illustrated is the use of arithmetic modulo 2 for finding the truth values of logical statements. (MM)

This article suggests using mathematical terms (rationals, integers, naturals) to designate ability groups of students in a class. (MM)

Two enrichment articles are presented; one dealing with finding partial fractions and reducing to polynomials; the other, with finding the heaviest object from eleven others of equal weight where all twelve are identical in appearance. (JG)

Number maps afford a clear and graphic means by which students can more readily grasp the concept of change in mathematics and social science. (Author)