The author distinguishes four types of relevance of mathematics to the world at large, and discusses each. (SD)

The calculator is used to determine the formula for computing annual yield from a savings account. (MP)

Describes a new idea in finger-counting developed by 31 year old Hang Young Pai, a Korean teacher living in New York. It is called Chisanbop and it comes from a more advanced hand-calculation system used in the Orient in conjunction with the abacus. It is applicable for both elementary students and for more advanced mathematical applications, such…

The application of mathematics, especially probability theory to law and social decision theory, is discussed. (SD)

The author derives a method for direct computation of interest and loan payments. (SD)

This is the third in a series of articles on using mathematical techniques from history to provide an interesting way for middle graders to practice math. (Editor)

Individual, small group, and program effectiveness can be evaluated quickly and painlessly using the binomial expansion. Describes this powerful, but seldom used, nonparametric method. Uses specific examples to illustrate its simplicity and elegance. Includes an abbreviated table of probabilities. (Author/ABB)

In this workshop, we will continue to reflect on a models and modeling perspective to understand how students and teachers learn and reason about real life situations encountered in a mathematics and science classroom. We will discuss the idea of a model as a conceptual system that is expressed by using external representational media, and that is…

The development of calculus and science by being permanent, didactic, demands on one part an analytical, deductive study and on another an application of methods, rhochrematics, resources, within calculus, which allows to dialectically conform knowledge in its different phases and to test the results. For the purpose of this study, the motivation…

The presentation of physics content knowledge in conjunction with the lack of examples in solving problems leads high school students to struggle with mathematical problem solving in physics courses. This paper explains the importance and necessity of having mathematical courses for all high school students. (YDS)

In 1995, the National Science Foundation (NSF) developed a special initiative called Mathematical Science and Their Application Throughout the Curriculum (MATC) which was designed to promote comprehensive improvements in undergraduate education that lead to increased student understanding of and ability to use the mathematical sciences. The…

In this paper, a test based on rank sums is considered specifically for problems where there is a priori indication that the experimental condition may cause extreme reactions in both directions. (Authors)

Develops search patterns for locating an object which may be in one of several locations. (JP)

The problem of developing numerical methods for classification in the sciences is examined, with a discussion of classification strategies included. (DT)

Develops formulas for the number of bounces of a ball on a billiard table given an original path-angle. (MM)