Suggests mathematics readiness activities that teachers and parents can use with preschoolers: comparing shapes and sizes; counting; and learning quantitative concepts such as "less" and "more." (SJL)

A mathematical technique for solving for the interest rate of a given annuity is explained. The technique is applied to a BASIC program that finds interest rate given the future value, number of payments, and the value of the payment. (MP)

A brief history of Amalie Emmy Noether is presented, citing many of her contributions to mathematics and physics. Major credit for the development of modern algebra should probably be given to her. Reference is made to Noether's theorem and Noetherian Rings. (MP)

The wide applicability and great usefulness of mathematics are illustrated. No comprehensive definition of mathematics is given, but salient features of mathematics are discussed. (MK)

The concept of proof is discussed from a "human" viewpoint. The author concludes that "a good proof is one which makes us wiser." (MP)

A review of the statement and history of the Four-Color theorem is followed by an explanation of Appel and Haken's solution of the problem with a computer-aided proof. This is seen as the first proof in mathematics that would not be done without a computer. (MP)

The mathematicians who developed the computer-aided proof to the Four-Color Conjecture discuss the ramifications of their work and the use of computers in working on the proof of theorems in the future. (MP)

Argues that fractions should still be taught, even though they have been replaced by decimals in most real-world applications. (SJL)

Thirty mildly retarded children (mean age 9 years) participated in a study in which 24 of the children were trained to a prespecified criterion on one of three logical operations tasks involving length: identity conservation, equivalence conservation, or transitivity. (Author)

This paper demonstrates how calculators may be used to motivate a concept called infinite composition of functions. Several mathematical topics, such as continued square roots, continued fractions, and infinite products are treated and discussed as special cases. (Author/MK)

Presented is an example meant to enable students with a scant mathematical education to grasp the meaning of the limit of the binomial distribution. (Author/TG)

The historical development of the integers, the rationals, the reals, and the complex numbers is traced. (MK)

A model is offered for evaluating student attainment of mathematical concepts. The use of this model by teachers and researchers is discussed. (DT)

Presents an activity that illustrates how data stored in a matrix or list can be plotted as a graph in the parameter plotting mode on graphic calculators. (ASK)

Suggests a theoretical framework to address some phenomena of mathematical behavior. Defines the terms "pseudo-conceptual" and "pseudo-analytical" and analyzes examples from classrooms, exams, and homework within the framework. (Author/AIM)