A course entitled Mathematics and the Environment was developed to show the relevance of mathematics to contemporary problems and to increase awareness of the magnitude of environmental problems. (SD)

The author recommends the use of flow charting to help students understand the manipulation of algebraic formulae. He identifies some problems with flow charts and suggests an alternative method of constructing flow diagrams. (SD)

The author considers the selection of a baseball bat from a mathematical perspective. The effectiveness of a bat-slider system is specifically analyzed. Results are presented graphically to show the effects of the mass of the slider on the swing time and on the batted ball velocity. (PK)

A discussion of the classic probability hat check problem. The paper shows how the hat check problem can be viewed as a problem about enumerating certain members of the symmetric group of permutations on n symbols, with an ensuing generalization. (PK)

Shows how teaching mathematics helps in teaching reading sequence skills. Asserts that students who can write a mathematical sentence, reconstructing the series of events in a verbal problem, can transfer those skills to develop the reading skill of time-order sequence. Illustrates this strategy with three examples of mathematical sequence problem…

An elementary school mathematics program can be structured to allow students to practice computational skills and also become familiar with concepts that need to be mastered in algebra. The activities described begin with students' life experiences, continue through concrete and pictorial experiences, and conclude with abstract activities and…

Presents inventive word problems used to teach journalism students printers' math for newspaper design. (HTH)

An activity is described as an example of an application that draws on the behavior of current in electrical circuits to create a symbolic algebra. Five worksheets are included, with discussion of their use. (MNS)

A self-teaching module on queues, dealing with the use of random numbers in the simulation of realistic queueing or waiting-line situations, is described. Both mathematical content and teaching methods are considered. (MNS)

Formulas for use in computer programs are presented. Two programming applications are discussed: one to ballistics using inverse sine and one to hours of daylight using inverse cosine. (MNS)

Provides background information for teachers on the mathematical and biological theories of death and aging, focusing primarily on higher animals and humans. Areas of the curriculum into which such topics could be introduced are outlined. (JN)

Definitional questions are raised first, followed by discussion of simulations and their place in the mathematics classroom. Variety and classification are discussed, plus some comments on designing simulations. (MNS)

The problem of controlling the grizzly bear population at Yellowstone is described. The results are presented in graphical form and discussed. A computer program is included. (MNS)

Ignored concepts of numbers, notation, and operation with rational numbers are described. It is proposed that these be taught in the time now devoted to paper-and-pencil skills made obsolete by calculators. (MNS)

The various roles and uses of mathematics in developing global awareness in students are considered. Mathematics as a unifier of human experience and problem solving with a global emphasis are discussed with many illustrative examples. (MNS)