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(A discussion of how scientists write and use big numbers, together with a mention of the imaginary googal and googalplex. Features: Phillip Jones, UM-Math.)

(A look at a different mathematical system called Modular Arithmetic, which will give us added understanding of the basic functions in our own arithmetic. Features: Phillip Jones, UM-Math.)

(A lesson featuring an explanation of the slide rule and logarithms, and some short cuts in everyday mathematics. Features: Phillip Jones, UM-Math.)

(A look into history to see how our present conception of fractions was handed down to us from the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Belgians. Features: Phillip Jones, UM-Math.)

(The final series program looks at some of the new and important concepts in modern mathematics. Features: Phillip Jones, UM-Math.)