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Emenaker, Charles E. – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Describes a group project that involves geometry and falls into an area of mathematics known as operations research, which is crucial to making decisions in business and industry. Includes problem statements and project assessment guidelines and illustrates solutions. (KHR)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Geometry, Group Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach

Buckhiester, Philip G. – Mathematics Teacher, 1994
Discusses a problem involving probability and uncertainty that students can investigate experimentally or theoretically and transforms the problem to a two-player game so that students can be introduced to some fundamental concepts of decision making. Includes computer programs used to analyze the problems. (MKR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Games, Mathematical Enrichment

Chu, David; Chu, Joan – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
The intuitive simplicity of probability can be deceiving. Described is a dialogue that presents arguments for conflicting solutions to a seemingly simple problem determining the probability of having two boys in a two-child family knowing that one child is a boy. Solutions contain multiple arguments and representations. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Decision Making, Group Discussion, Mathematical Logic