A question as to the number of stitches needed for a particular triangular crocheted scarf gives rise to the use of several methods of solution including arithmetic series. (MN)

Symbols commonly used in college-level mathematics are listed. For each symbol a brief commentary on its history, a description of the concept represented, and reference notes are provided. (SD)

An approach to teaching sequences is described. The method is based on finding generating functions. (SD)

A computer-managed exercise to enhance the meaning of the first and second derivatives of a function at a point is explained. A copy of the program written in BASIC PLUS is included. (DT)

A method is presented for finding an asymptote which is not parallel to the x or y axis in a graph. (DT)

A Mascheroni construction for obtaining the length of a line segment which is the square root of a natural number is explained. (DT)

This article discusses how numbers are stored internally in a computer. (DT)

Twenty-eight sources on calculators are listed in this partially annotated bibliography. (MK)

A description is given of an approach to teaching a remedial mathematics course using calculators as a complete substitute for paper-and-pencil calculation. (MP)

The author suggests several problems which can be investigated by beginning statistics students. All the problems discussed arise from the game Bingo. (SD)

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

A sequence of ellipses and a sequence of hyperbolas, both graphically approaching some parabola, are expressed algebraically and then shown to approach the parabola. (MN)

An approach close to the original Greek geometric point of view regarding the question and proof of the irrationality of the square root of two is given. (MN)

Several algorithms for solving initial value differential equation problems using the definitions of derivative and integral and a computer are discussed. (MN)