Two games are described. "Operation: Four" is a game which provides students with practice in basic computation. "Geometry" is a game which enables students to participate in a competitive match of definitions. (JT)

Three activities that involve space perception, the concept of geometric equivalence, and Euler's formula regarding regular polyhedra are described. (JT)

A description of the program through which the state of Michigan has assessed the minimal competencies of its school pupils is given. (JT)

A process for identifying mathematical skills is describe. Skills representing the minimum a student should know in order to function in the United States today are listed. (JT)

The implementation of a program for testing and teaching minimum mathematical skills in a California school district is described. (JT)

A program for regular testing of mathematical skills that provides information and counseling to students as well as necessary study programs for students in need of improvement is described. (JT)

Encouraged by public concern for universal competence in the basic computational skills, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, the Missouri and Michigan Councils of Teachers of Mathematics state their positions on the meaning of basic skills. (JT)

The origin and purpose of the Scholastic Aptitude Test is discussed along with the mathematical content of the test, test development and assembly procedures, tryout of new questions, score trends, curricular considerations, and special instruction to improve SAT scores. Thirty sample questions are provided in the Appendix. (MN)

The purposes and content of the ACT Mathematics Usage Test are discussed along with test development, administration, scores and score reports, research, and trends in test scores. Twenty sample questions are provided. (MN)

A classroom activity is described where students hunt for classroom objects that are answers to locus problems. Sample problems are included. (MN)

The author mentions several broad types of student elementary algebra errors, including incorrect cancellation and cross-multiplication, notes confusing terms and factors, and gives several suggestions to help students avoid these. (MN)

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)

A description is given of a classroom activity for grades seven through twelve which involves the construction of replicating polygons. Worksheets and solutions are provided. (MN)

The author illustrates a method for the construction of the eight deltahedra, using cardboard and rubber bands. (MN)

Discussion focuses on the three major approaches to mathematics education over the past century: traditional mathematics, modern mathematics, and mathematics as the language of science. Arguments are given in favor of the last approach and in opposition to the first two approaches. (MN)