Described is the construction of a computerized test bank to generate and score tests in college algebra, trigonometry, and intermediate algebra; including a discussion of uses, advantages and disadvantages of computerized testing. (JLH)

Poses a practical woodwork problem in which maximizing the perimeter of a square-based pyramid is required. The pyramid is constructed from four identical trapezia to be cut from a given rectangle of wood. A simple mathematical analysis suggests a number of different strategies for the solution of the problem. (Author/NB)

This article describes activities that introduce basic trigonometric functions in a smooth and natural way. The only requirements are basic algebra, the Pythagorean theorem, and the concept of area.

The first of three volumes of a mathematics training course for Navy personnel, this document covers a wide range of basic mathematics. The text begins with number systems, signed numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages and continues into algebra with exponents, polynomials, and linear equations. Early chapters were designed to give insight…

This is the sixth volume of a series produced by the State Education Department of the University of the State of New York. Mathematics objectives and sample items included were originally developed by four local school districts and are not intended to be official or comprehensive, but an aid to teachers in constructing curricula and making…

To improve mathematics skills of freshmen, the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has instituted a mathematics placement test and a summer algebra and trigonometry review program. (BB)

Theorems about the hyperbola which are ordinarily introduced in calculus courses can be proved without using the calculus. (SD)

In this article, a continuation of SE 513 148, the author presents seven additional applications of group theory to high school mathematics. These applications can be used, not only to illustrate the group concept, but also to extend the development of ideas in the high school curriculum. (SD)

This textbook is a third-year high school mathematics course and is the third of the series of textbooks on secondary mathematics. It completes the study of high-school algebra, trigonometry, and solid geometry. The features of this course are: (1) Reviews are carried on at frequent intervals throughout the course; (2) At the end of each chapter…

THIS TEACHING GUIDE IS THE FOURTH OF FIVE EXPERIMENTAL EDITIONS CONTAINING MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR TEACHING A REVISED MATHEMATICS PROGRAM IN GRADE 9. BACKGROUND MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS AS WELL AS QUESTIONS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS ARE PROVIDED IN THE CONTENT AREAS OF (1) OPEN SENTENCES IN TWO VARIABLES (UNIT 10) AND (2) RELATIONS…

This is part two of a two-part manual for teachers using SMSG high school text materials. Each chapter contains a commentary on the text, answers to the exercises, and a set of illustrative test questions. Chapter topics include exponential and logarithmic functions and circular functions. (MP)

A class of triangles related to the Pythagorean triangles is described; theorems concerning this class are proved. (SD)