A distinction is made between basic computational skills and skills related to applied mathematics and verbal problem solving. The advantages of using calculators for teaching the latter skills are discussed. (MP)

The decision to draw another card or stand pat in blackjack can be made by computing two simple probabilities. (MP)

With imagination, basic computation skills and a "mini-computer", kids find word answers to digital problems and design their own. (Editor)

Describes zoo creatures of interest to recreational mathematicians. Includes the geometrical symmetries of micro- and macroorganisms, topological studies, and imaginary creatures of scientific interest. (MA)

The author states and proves a relationship between the standard deviation and the range of any distribution. (MN)

An example of a beginning statistics class project, which point out the interaction of many techniques to solve a problem, is given. National Football League statistics are used. (MN)

This article discusses possible approaches to the integration of mathematics courses with other courses for engineers. (SD)

Calculators are a big help in extending classroom activities and this article took a look at how the students of tomorrow might use them. (RK)

Mathematics provides a language by which man can explore, and describe precisely and profoundly, any possible set of characteristics or relationships in nature. Discussed in this article are several mathematical topics including some historical perspectives in mathematics and new pioneering in hypernumbers. Supplementary sections include…

The opportunity for students to develop formulas that involve tangent lines to a circle and the Pythagorean Theorem and to use approximation and common sense is provided in a suggested distance-to-horizon problem. (MN)

Reviews the mathematical properties of algorithms and problems which can not be resolved by present methods in mathematics. (SL)

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

A sophomore-level course in Applied Mathematics is described, with aims, instructional method, sequence, and evaluation discussed. (MS)

There is a need for abstracting topography other than for mapping purposes. The method employed should be simple and available to non-specialists, thereby ruling out spline representations. Generalizing from univariate first-degree least squares and from multiple regression, this article introduces bivariate polynomial functions fitted by least…

The method of finite differences is discussed with some applications. The method is described in detail, with illustrative sequences, and several problems are presented. (MNS)