The problems of determining the rectangle having maximal area given a constant perimeter, given a constant total for three sides, and given a constant total for the perimeter plus a perpendicular bisector of a side are all discussed. (DT)

A description of a unit on banking for primary grade students includes the set-up and use of a classroom banking procedure. (DT)

This exercise, suitable for an advanced undergraduate physical chemistry lab, examines the detailed theoretical description of a chemical reaction. Mathematical techniques of moderate complexity serve to introduce some aspects of theoretical chemistry. (Author/TS)

This paper describes two statistics (chi square and Kendall's S) which may be used to test hypotheses about the association between two variables when observations are cross-classified in a contingency table. (CK)

The author discusses how quantitative aspects enrich and clarify our knowledge of history. Statistical concepts of population and economic value are described for the Pilgrims, the American Revolution, and the Civil War. (RS)

Provides an exercise to help students understand how small atoms are. Also provides a problem to help beginning college students understand the concepts of unit conversions. (JN)

Details are provided of a program on actuarial training developed at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton through the Department of Mathematical Sciences. An outline of its operation, including a few statistics on students in the program, is included. (MP)

A problem in applied mathematics is presented that is thought fit for a study project by secondary students. The analysis includes topics in beginning algebra, theory of interest, and theory of sums of series of infinite length and looks at trade-offs between price and mileage. (MP)

A special banking unit is described which is devised to get students actively involved and give realistic experiences in dealing with situations in everyday life. The material is viewed to involve a great deal of work for teachers, but a tremendous amount of learning and fun is projected for pupils. (Author/MP)