Tape counters on recording equipment indicate the number of revolutions made by the take-up reel as magnetic tape is wound on it. Relating the number of minutes of play of the machine to counter values poses interesting problems. Five problems are presented as well as background information for their solution. (JN)

The need for mathematical background in biology and chemistry instruction is described, with specific mathematical topics noted. The extent to which they are covered in mathematics classes is discussed, as is the usefulness of science in mathematics instruction. (MNS)

The easy availability and popularity of newspapers enhance their use in the classroom. The material presented is grouped under: (1) "Comparative Shopping and Estimation Activities"; (2) "Buying and Furnishing Houses"; and (3) "Graphing, Probability, and Statistics." Teachers are encouraged to consider such applications in involving pupils in…

A novel approach to the task of teaching time is presented. The activities were developed for a primary, trainable mentally handicapped class. The approach used did not carry time-telling beyond the half-hour concept, but ways of expanding the training for other classes are suggested. (MP)

The pendulum and balance beam were studied. The principal question addressed was whether students could substantially and quickly benefit from a teaching strategy explicitly designed to promote transfer. About half the subjects could acquire in brief time a procedure for transferring knowledge to novel tasks. (MP)

Details of a Math Day held at an elementary school are presented. The day was developed because of a perceived need to provide pupils with experiences that would help them develop positive attitudes and view mathematics as more than just an isolated subject comprised of only computational skills. (MP)

Pascal's Triangle is examined within the context of providing a partial model for the outcomes of dice throws. Several issues are addressed regarding the nature of the pattern. Discussion leads to the development of a general formula for six-sided dice. Modifications for other than six sides are noted. (MP)

A method is presented for teaching some topics of kinematics. It involves the use of electronic equipment, which allows active student participation, the systematic analysis and solution of problems, and the use of a quick feedback loop for training. (Author/SK)

Describes a course dealing with special functions and their applications to chemical engineering problems. Its major objective is to provide an adequate understanding and appreciation of the usefulness of special functions in the modeling of problems taken from various areas of engineering and applied physics. (Author/SK)

The nature and history of the construction of pyramids in Egypt is detailed. It is noted that one can only theorize about why the Egyptians used particular angles of elevation. It is thought, perhaps, that new clues will provide a clear solution to this mystery as additional artifacts and hieroglyphics are discovered. (MP)

Eleven questions, primarily dealing with the structure of the human body, are presented. In addition to a question on calculation of age in days, hours, minutes, and seconds, there are problems on the muscles, and the respiratory, circulatory, and skeletal systems. Answers to general questions are provided. (MP)

An approach to teaching elementary pupils how the speed of the earth can be derived from the circumference of its orbit and the time it takes to complete one orbit is presented. (MP)

Three closely related problems are presented, which can be solved using only the formula for circumference. It is felt the solving of these genuine problems with the mathematical tools at their command should give pupils a feeling of power and accomplishment and a sense that mathematics is a useful subject. (MP)

The analytic approach developed in management-science can play a significant role in improving university management. Areas of university management discussed include: admissions, tuition, financial aid, accounting, strategic planning, tenure, and organizational structure. (Author/MLW)