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Mathematical Societies and the Sociology of Mathematics

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Which of the following is NOT a major mathematical society?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a professional organization for mathematics educators, while the other three are major mathematical societies.

What is the purpose of a mathematical society?

  1. To promote mathematical research

  2. To provide a forum for mathematicians to share ideas

  3. To support mathematics education

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mathematical societies serve a variety of purposes, including promoting mathematical research, providing a forum for mathematicians to share ideas, and supporting mathematics education.

What is the oldest mathematical society in the world?

  1. London Mathematical Society

  2. Société Mathématique de France

  3. American Mathematical Society

  4. Mathematical Association of America

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The London Mathematical Society was founded in 1865, making it the oldest mathematical society in the world.

Which mathematical society publishes the journal (Annals) of (Mathematics)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Annals) of (Mathematics) is a mathematical journal published by the American Mathematical Society.

What is the largest mathematical society in the world?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is the largest mathematical society in the world, with over 100,000 members.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics) of (Computation)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The (Mathematics) of (Computation) is a mathematical journal published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (The) (American) (Mathematical) (Monthly)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (The) (American) (Mathematical) (Monthly) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (SIAM) (Review)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The (SIAM) (Review) is a mathematical journal published by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Notices) of the (American) (Mathematical) (Society)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The (Notices) of the (American) (Mathematical) (Society) is a mathematical journal published by the American Mathematical Society.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics) (Magazine)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (Mathematics) (Magazine) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (The) (College) (Mathematics) (Journal)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (The) (College) (Mathematics) (Journal) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics) (Teacher)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The (Mathematics) (Teacher) is a mathematical journal published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (The) (American) (Mathematical) (Monthly)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (The) (American) (Mathematical) (Monthly) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (Mathematics) (Magazine)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (Mathematics) (Magazine) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

What is the name of the mathematical society that publishes the journal (The) (College) (Mathematics) (Journal)?

  1. American Mathematical Society

  2. Mathematical Association of America

  3. Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

  4. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The (The) (College) (Mathematics) (Journal) is a mathematical journal published by the Mathematical Association of America.

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