This article contains a sequence of topics from the mathematics of annuities presented in a way that can be used as a brief unit on business applications at the level of intermediate or college algebra. (Author/MK)

A description is given of an in-service course or workshop on the subject of the mathematics developed by the peoples of Africa and other cultures in the course of their daily lives. (MP)

The differences between mass and weight are explained, such as units, characteristics, measuring devices, and applications. Units of mass and weight in the metric system are described. (MP)

A mathematical game is described that reinforces arithmetic concepts while children practice determining equivalent representations for various denominations of money. (MP)

The implications of a few popular beliefs that teachers use to guide their mathematics instruction are examined and some useful alternatives to these beliefs discussed. (MP)

The president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) examines the definition of basic mathematics skills. One basic skill is understanding formulas that are used in real life. Recommends that educators use the message of NCTM's standards to make choices that will reinvent mathematics education. Challenges teachers to teach…

Presents an extension of the hog game that satisfies the mathematical process activities of observing patterns; forming, testing and proving hypotheses; and applying and extending proved results. Discusses use of technology in the investigation of problems and in the process of devising and validating general rules. (ASK)

Contains 10 miscellaneous mathematics questions and their answers that teachers can use in their lessons. Topics include estimation, prime numbers, line equations, and investment strategies. (ASK)

Describes a series of activities in which students collect data on personal information and interests and use them to create a database file. Constructing a database gives students the opportunity to satisfy their natural curiosity and use numbers as they make predictions, develop number and operation sense, and explore data, fractions, and…

Examines the use of mathematics in a computer-aided design and manufacturing setting, whether this mathematics is related to school mathematics, how technicians understand this mathematics, and the role of technology in the technicians' mathematics-related problem solving activities. Focuses on technician's calculations of the interval volume of…

Examines four areas of difficulty with graphing and modeling, identifies confusions and misconceptions, and shows how these areas interact in the presence of data-collection devices. (KHR)

Proposes lotto games as a source of problems and exercises for classroom activities as well as applications of basic probability concepts in a practical setting which leads to a greater understanding of the remote chance anyone has of winning a lottery game. (KHR)

Describes middle school students' efforts to investigate and fairly compensate the three bears, who incurred some losses at the hands of Goldilocks. Problems include investigating replacement costs of the damaged items, the cost to house Goldilocks in a state school, and the value of appropriate types of community service before determining…

Describes a graphing activity that promotes mathematical connections with social studies lessons. Students should be familiar with graphing on the Cartesian coordinate system to play this variation of the game Battleship on maps of various regions of the world. (AIM)

Cites Mandelbrot as an example of one who learned the language of mathematics, biding his time until he could employ his knowledge both as a means of creative expression and as a tool for comprehending the intricacies of the world around us. (KHR)