Fear of Mathematics (Math Anxiety)
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9 pages in length. A comprehensive look at the problem of 'math anxiety' and numerous studies that have attempted to help improve our understanding of its treatment. Among other things, the writer discusses how to quantitatively assess Math Anxiety and concludes with recommendations for helping young children who suffer from it. Bibliography lists 20+ sources.
Filename: Mathanxi.wps

Gender and the Capacity for Learning Mathematics
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An in-depth, 20 page research paper in which the writer seeks to determine whether which sex is more apt to have problems grasping math concepts at an early age. Report contains analysis, methodology, discussion, etc; Numerous studies are cited and it is found that while girls generally perform better, they are more likely to avoid harder levels of math than are their male counterparts. Standard bibliography lists 20+ sources and a FREE annotated ('working') bibliography is included !
Filename: Mathgend.wps

Giovanni Girolamo Saccheri: His Life and Contributions
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6 pages. A biographical and historical account of the life of Giovanni Girolamo Saccheri with special emphasis on the contributions he made to the world of mathematics, including his book Logica Demonstrativa. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JGAgiovg.rtf

Girolamo Cardano / Mathematician
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8 pages in length. Cardano was a 16 century Italian mathematician best known for his work entitled "Ars magna" (the "Great Art"), from which many new ideas in algebra were systematically presented. Among them are Cardano's rule and the linear transformations that eliminate the second degree terms in a complete cubic equation. Report is written in part as a sentence outline and contains various pictorial examples of Cardano's formulas. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Graph Theory
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A 6 page overview of the mathematical discipline of graph theory. As a field of study, graph theory has nothing at all to do with what most people normally associate with the word 'graph,' and is a specialized field. Applications range from analyzing children's games to finding the furthest stretch of graph theory principles. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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History and Use of the Number "e"
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This 5 page paper introduces the topic with a modern day look at compound interest, then delves into the history of the number e. Both early and modern uses are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA114e.wps

Hyperbolas and Parabolas
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A 12 page research paper that explores the fascinating nature of these conic sections. The writer discusses the history of conic investigation, their definitions, and then explores multiple applications and uses of these concepts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khhyppar.rtf

Integer Factorization
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A 6 page paper discussing the concept of integer factorization, providing examples and listing several shortcuts. Integer factorization can be difficult to grasp at first, but it becomes quite easy with practice and with assimilation of the shortcuts common in finding factors of a number. The factor tree is useful for identifying the prime factors of numbers, though it can become quite lengthy when beginning with very large numbers. Resulting factors simplify other operations, such as finding least common denominators of fractions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSmathIntFactor.rtf

Inuitive and axiomatic mathematics
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A paper which considers the difference between intuitive and axiomatic mathematics, and some of the reasons why the former is most commonly found in school curriculums, whereas the latter forms part of university level studies. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: JLaxiom.rtf

Issues in Mathematical Decidability
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This 8 page paper looks at the definition of decidability and then answers some specific questions posed by the student to do with its use and interaction in calculus. The bibliography cites 5 sources
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John Napier / The Creator of Logarithms
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A 9 page research paper on the life, works, and mathematical contributions of John Napier (1550-1617) -- the man most commonly associated with the creation of Logarithms. Napier also developed methods for multiplying and dividing small rods known as Napier's Bones, a device that was the forerunner of the slide rule. Some sample equations and a glossary of terms (defined) are included. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Napier.wps *A 10 page version of this report is also available with more personal analysis as
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John Napier / The Creator of Logarithms
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A 9 page research paper on the life, works, and mathematical contributions of John Napier (1550-1617) -- the man most commonly associated with the creation of Logarithms. Napier also developed methods for multiplying and dividing small rods known as Napier's Bones, a device that was the forerunner of the slide rule. Some sample equations and a glossary of terms (defined) are included. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Napier.wps