Discussion is focused on standard teaching procedures that contain the elements of modern mathematics. Of the various methods which have been tested, it is concluded that the solving of problems remains the most effective basic activity. A sample collection of problems is presented to indicate relationships and the principles they illustrate. (RP)

Six short articles concerned with mathematics education are included. (FL)

Report of an experiment which investigated the use of a programed elementary algebra text as a teaching method. The method was evaluated on the basis of student evaluation of the course and the percentage of students achieving a grade of C or better. Results indicated that the use of programed texts was superior to the traditional approach using…

A collection of mathematical notes - On the Roots of a Certain Determinantal Equation", A Geometrical Look at the Square Root of Pi", and others. (RP) A class of Second Order

A method for solving inequalities of degree greater than one is described. (MK)

The author describes a method for introducing mathematical induction employing Fibonacci numbers. (MK)

The use of the programmable calculator is discussed for obtaining numerical solutions to equations. The program is listed and the method illustrated. (MP)

A proof is given of a construction axiom, involving the use of a Mira used to construct a segment of a length cube root of K when segments of lengths 1 and k are given. (MP)

Two problem-solving strategies involved in finding the area of a particular square formed on a geoboard are described in detail. (MP)

An example is given of a lesson that mixes the manipulative skills of algebra with some problems and concepts of calculus; namely, the determination of tangent lines and extrema using synthetic division. (MP)