A problem concerned with a ball on a billiard table is discussed. A theorem and corollaries regarding the path of the ball are formulated and proved. (MK)

The article presents the sixth-year report of the Study of Mathematically Precocious Youth at John Hopkins University, which attempts to identify mathematical talent among junior high students in Maryland and develop that talent while fostering the students' acceleration through college. (DLS)

Computers were successfully integrated into the mathematics program of fifth and sixth graders, with a special emphasis placed on learning to develop computer programs in order to develop skills in math problem solving. Such experience with computers can aid in the early attainment of advanced mathematical concepts. (Author/PB)

Described is an activity demonstrating how a scientific calculator can be used in a mathematics classroom to introduce new content while studying a conventional topic. Examples of reading and writing large numbers, and reading hidden results are provided. (YP)

Offers an excerpt from a paper written by Nicolay Lobachevsky (1792-1856) on the topic of the then new non-Euclidean geometry in tribute to this scientist as his 200th birthday approaches. Lobachevsky discusses his ideas about parallel lines in the context of his new geometry. (MDH)

Reviewed are short articles that contain new insights on topics taught in the early years of undergraduate mathematics. Included are the elementary theory of curves defined by the combination of polynomials, the differentiability of the sine function, and another proof of the irrationality of the square root of two. (Author/JJK)

An event based on "find the rule" problems has been part of the University of Canberra Maths Day since 1985. In this paper, the authors describe the Swiss event, its context, its aims, its logistics, and gives examples of problems used in past events. The type of problems used, how they are used in an event at the maths day, and how the…

The main strand of the NRICH project is the NRICH website (http://nrich.maths.org), which was set up in 1996 to cater for secondary-aged pupils who were attending mathematics master-classes at the Royal Institution. By 1998, problems aimed at primary children were included and the site began to provide for students aged five to 18-plus. At this…

A biography of an eighteenth century black American mathematician is presented. (SD)

The 1974 Third United States of America Mathematical Olympiad for secondary school students is described. Included are five test problems with solutions, a brief statistical analysis of test scores, and a list of the eight finalists. (CR)

This booklet explains the historical background and construction techniques for various sets of uniform polyhedra. The author indicates that the practical significance of the constructions arises in illustrations for the ideas of symmetry, reflection, rotation, translation, group theory and topology. Details for constructing hollow paper models…

This booklet has been written for parents and teachers who want to guide young children (ages 5-10) through informal activities involving mathematical concepts. The author feels that primary sensory experiences which lead to questions of size, number, shape, pattern, and movement will strengthen and prepare children for formal learning in school.…